Important win for Rovers

Bunratty/Cratloe A    0
Rhine Rovers                3
RHINE Rovers, Corofin Harps and Bunratty-Cratloe A are battling it out for the First Division title and when the destination of the crown is finally decided, it could be that the results from last Sunday will prove crucial.
Rhine Rovers kept up their strong challenge with a 3-0 win over Bunratty-Cratloe A, while Corofin Harps were held to a draw by Bridge United A.
There is still a way to go but Rhine Rovers have edged into a strong position after their latest win.
RHINE Rovers turned in a strong performance when accounting for Bunratty-Cratloe A at Woulfe Park and the result has strengthened their chances of winning the title.
The O’Brien brothers, Johnnie and David, scored the winners’ goals with both of Johnnie’s goals coming from the penalty spot. They led 1-0 at the break and doubled their advantage early in the second half, before Davy’s effort sealed victory.
Bunratty-Cratloe A: Pierce De Loughrey; Brian Phelan, Gearóid O’Connell, Michael Hayes, Philip Counihan; Sean Hynan, Brian McMillan, Sean McDonald, Paul Butler, Martin McMillan, Ally McMillan.
Subs: Michael Madden, Danny Hanson and Cathal Jones.
Rhine Rovers: Ivor White; Shane O’Grady, Paul Johnston, Cillian Duggan, Martin McInerney; Kevin Johnston, Martin Reidy, David O’Brien, Mark Hanrahan; Johnnie O’Brien, Stephen  Monaghan.
Subs: Conor Hanrahan.

Corofin Harps       2
Bridge United A   2
WITH home advantage, Corofin Harps were fancied to win this one but the visitors let it be known early that they would not be easily beaten. They took the lead in the first five minutes through Gavin Downes but Corofin were back on terms by half-time, thanks to a Brian Halpin strike.
Early in the second half, the Bridge regained the lead through Darren Murphy but again Corofin fought back and Fergie Neylon levelled to secure a share of the spoils.
Corofin Harps: Niall O’Connor; Brendan  Neylon, John Keane, Brendan Keane, Stevie Quinn; Luke O’Loughlin, Ian Hassett, Jake Hatchfield, Brian Halpin; Fergal Neylon, Gary Molloy.
Subs: Damian Ryan for Molloy (inj), Brian McGovern for Hatchfield and Paul Linanne for Hassett (inj).
Bridge United A: Paul Tuohy; Tom White, Darren Murphy, Dominick Murphy, Johnnie Hayes; Johnnie Downes, Mark Culbert, Damian Murray, Kieran Quinlan; Shane Devanney, Gavin Downes.
Subs: Christy Griffin for G Downes and Paul Fitzpatrick for White.

Turnpike Rovers   2
Bridge Celtic          1
AFTER a scoreless first half at Lees Road, Turnpike Roves took the lead early in the second half when Jason Hayes scored. Ten minutes later, he struck again to put his team two clear.
Twelve minutes from the end, Wesley Fleming pulled one back for the visitors but despite piling on the pressure, they were unable to get in for an equaliser.
Turnpike Rovers: Ian Mounsey; Mark Woods, Donnacda Hassett, Sean Dobbins, Darren Daly, John Ferns, James Keane, Dermot Gannon, Tony Greene, Jason Hayes, Brendan Dobbins.
Subs: David Flynn for B. Dobbins and Eric Hayes for J Hayes.
Bridge Celtic: Paul O’Connell; Diarmuid Ahern, Pat Conway, William Slattery, Fergal Lyons; Wesley Fleming, Daniel Ahern, Seamus Gleeson, Trevor Howard; Paul McEvoy, Alan Conway.