Lough Derg through to Premier Shield final

In the Premier Shield (Junior A) semi-final on Sunday, Lough Derg were 5-3 winners over Sallypark FCA.
Damien McCarthy opened the scoring in the very first minute after brilliant play from Jason Comley had created the opening. The Lakers’ early pressure created chance after chance but these weren’t converted. Level at the interval at 1-1, LDFC immediately regained the lead from the tip-off with skilful one-touch football leading to another Damien McCarthy goal.

Sallypark then levelled at 2-2. LDFC’s Jason Comley then split the Sallypark defence part to cross for Damien McCarthy to finish for his hat-trick. Comley himself then scored to leave the Ballina-Killaloe side in a commanding 4-2 lead.

In the second half, the home keeper put on a brilliant display to keep the now rampant LDFC at bay. Jamie Stuart’s goal made it 5-2 before the home side grabbed a consolation penalty goal near the end. Lough Derg As now proceed to the NT&DL Premier Shield and will have a home game on this Sunday at McHale’s pitch at Clarisford.

Lough Derg A: Sean O’Grady, John O’Connor, Stephen McCarthy, Johnny Mowat, Brian Barry, Tomás Grace, Jamie Stuart, Chris Monaghan, Jason Comley, Damien McCarthy, Dermot McCarthy.
Subs: Jason Monaghan and Seamus Monaghan.

Junior B
The Junior B squad ended their Sunday game tied at 1-1 with Roscrea in, at times, rain-soaked conditions. Defender Kieran Larkin scored after 67 minutes. Lakers keeper Emmet Hanly kept Roscrea at bay with some fine saves. Noel McInerney, Keith Conway and Nathan Wood led the charge on the Roscrea goal. After ending at 1-1, a penalty shoot-out took place where Roscrea came out on top 3-1, Eric Monaghan scored the Lakers’ goal.
Lough Derg B: Emmet Hanly, Lowell Ryan, Christy Ryan, Kieran Larkin, Alex Huddlestone, Keith Conway, Nathan Wood, Eric Monaghan, Paul Lawlor, David Conway and Noel McInerney.
Subs: Stuart Barber (used) and Peter Tuohy.

On the previous Wednesday, the B team defeated Holycross B in a home game to get to get through to Sunday’s game versus the Sallypark. Noel McInerney scored the opening goal of the new season for the Killaloe-based club, giving LDFC a 1-0 lead after four minutes. Holycross scored from a free kick after 14 minutes in the second half before the McInerney scored an impressive winner.
Lough Derg B: Emmet Hanly, Lowell Ryan, Kieran Larkin, Brian McInerney, Alex Huddlestan, Jason Monaghan, Dean Sinnott, Mark McInerney, Eric Monaghan, Noel McInerney, Keith Stritch.
Subs used: Stuart Barber, David Conway, Paul Lawlor and sub keeper Peter Touhy not used.

Membership
Any members wishing to rejoin for the 2013/14 season or indeed new players wanting to join are asked to see the club website www.loughdergfc.ie for registration details. Adult coaches and off-field helpers are also required.