Slick Celtic hit Shiven for Six
Roscommon & District Soccer League Premier
Division
Boyle Celtic 6
Shiven Rovers 1
(By Ronan Flanagan)
Boyle Celtic made it two wins out of two in
the Roscommon & District Soccer League Premier Division with a resounding
six goals to one victory over Shiven Rovers at Celtic Park on Friday evening.
After a scrappy opening, the home side broke
the deadlock. Danny Brown slipped through Mick Corrigan, to fire pass the keeper.
‘Celtic doubled their lead soon after, as a
defensive mix up in the Shiven defence, ended up in the back of the net.
Goals three and four were scored in quick
succession. First, Aaron Calpin finished a brilliant team goal. A matter of
minutes later, Shane Battles ran from his own half and set up Corrigan, who
netted for the second time.
The away side scored a consolation after
thirty-five minutes as a mix-up in the Boyle defence resulted in the ball
finding the back of the net.
Aaron O’Connor’s side reacted perfectly,
restoring the four-goal margin within a matter of minutes, as Shane Battles
added his name to the scoresheet.
The second half was a quiet affair, with the
main highlight substitute Niall O’ Donoghue’s thumping finish to put the result
beyond doubt.
Boyle
Celtic Team: C. Casey, D. Carlos, J. Connolly, L.
Conboy, C. Brennan, D. Hughes, S. Battles, D. Brown, A. Calpin, L. McKillen, M.
Corrigan.
With: C. Tivnan for Carlos (Half Time), N. O’
Donoghue for Calpin (Half Time), L. Roddy for McKillen (53 mins), M. O’ Connor
for Hughes (63 mins), G. McDermottroe and J. Bolger.
*A special presentation was made to Aughanagh
U13’s Futsal Community Games Team in recognition of their brilliant achievement
of becoming All Ireland Champions prior to kick off. Six of the eight players
play for Boyle Celtic’s underage teams and a presentation was made to all eight
players. Congratulations to all involved.
