Avenue Utd close in on league leaders
*Elias Kunz scored a brace for Avenue in their facile win over Shannon Town. Avenue United have moved to within two points of title holders Newmarket Celtic A in the race for the Premier Division title.
*Elias Kunz scored a brace for Avenue in their facile win over Shannon Town. Avenue United have moved to within two points of title holders Newmarket Celtic A in the race for the Premier Division title.
QUARTER-FINAL AND SEMI-FINAL draws have been held for the Banner Carpets and Flooring Clare Cup.
*William Glass netted a hat-trick for Mountshannon Celtic. Photograph: Cealtra Communications Action continued in the Banner Carpets and Flooring Clare Cup over the weekend with Mountshannon Celtic and Lifford sealing their places in the second round.
Following the disappointment of losing out in a penalty shoot out in the FAI junior Cup in Wexford on Sunday week last, Avenue United return to action this Sunday when they will face another huge test.
*Shannon Hibs’ Billy Connors will be squaring off with Moher Celtic in the second round. Photograph: Natasha Barton PAIRINGS are now known for the second round of the Banner Carpets and Flooring Clare Cup.
Avenue United will carry Clare hopes in the last sixteen of the Munster Junior Cup thanks to their 3-1 win over Youghal at Lees Road on Sunday.
*Bridge Utd’s Jordan Downes. Photograph: Cealtra Communications All domestic League and Cup action in the St Francis Credit Union Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) slated for this weekend have been postponed.
Corofin Harps’ Jack Keane controls the ball and eludes the challenge of Cian Geoghegan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography After a month’s break over the Christmas and New Year, Clare soccer league action returned at the weekend and after Sunday’s games in the Premier Division, the positions at the top of the table remain unchanged.
REVISED DATES have been issued for games involving Clare clubs in the Munster FA and FAI competitions.
*Avenue Utd manager David Russell. Photograph: Natasha Barton OFFICIALS in the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) have expressed their hopes that games will recommence as planned on the weekend of January 22nd/23rd.