Eden' ladies lose out to Riverside but men's team advances in cup
Week 6 was a busy week in the CCFL. Both the Women's and Youths leagues kicked off their season and the first cup ties were played. Despite going a goal down, Riverside ladies got the season off to a flyer with 3-1 win over Edenderry thanks to a double form Christine Claffey and a goal from Roisin Sweeney.
Linda Claffey, Ciara Kelly, Amy Kilduff and Aine Kearns all put in fine defensive displays in front of Riverside keeper Maryann Keena, who produced some great saves to deny Edenderry throughout. In the other ladies match, Mullingar Athletic beat Tullamore 3-1.
In the U17s only one match was played, Portlaoise and Birr shared 10 goals in an incredible 5-5 draw. The U18s had two matches - Killavilla ran out 6-0 winners versus St Aengus and Mountmellick defeated Tullamore 3-1.
It was a successful day for CCFL teams in the FAI Junior Cup with all three competing teams qualifying for the next round. Sean Moore scored in the 2-2 draw between Edenderry and Cavan Town in a match that had to go to penalties; an astonishing 21 penalties were scored with Edenderry eventually going through 11-10 winners.
In the Senior Division, Mullingar Athletic joined Willow Park on 16 points courtesy of a 3-2 win away to Clara, and third placed Monksland took three points at home to Birr. In the other Senior Division match, Tom Behan was again on the scoresheet for Arlington, getting the only goal in a 1-0 victory over St Peter's.
Gallen United moved within two points of top spot in the Premier League, Paddy Moore, Declan Killian, Kieran Kenny and Shane Costello among the goals in a 5-1 win over Rosenallis. A Mark Dunne goal secured a point for CK Utd against Clonaslee.
In the top of the table clash in Division 1, a Stephen Hawking goal was the difference as Abbeyleix came away from Tullamore with all three points.
Only 3 points separate the top six in Division 2. Dynamo Town went top after winning at Gracefield 4-3, Eamon Kelly and Emmett Geoghegan (2) getting the goals for Gracefield. Gary Kelly and Aaron Joyce both scored for Gentex who beat Birr 2-1. Shane Troy and Darren Screeney scored the goals for Kilcormac in their 2-2 at home to Walsh Island.
Killeigh Ramblers go top of Division 3A thanks to Paul Short who scored the only goal in their game against Daingean. Declan Kelly (2) and Anthony Buckley got the goals for Pullough in their 3-1 win over Killavilla.
BBFC are still without a win in 3B after going down 2-1 at home to Gallen, Paddy Finnerty and Mark Minnock scoring the goals for the Ferbane side. Raharney and Lawrencetown both still share top spot, with Lawrencetown winning 4-3 at home to Riverside.
Raheen made it 4 wins from 4 as they put three past Portlaoise without reply. Abbeyleix entertained Midland Celtic but had to work hard and come back from 2-0 down to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
In 4B, East End Celtic's 100% start to the season continued, JP O'Leary, Keith O'Connor and Jay Melia all scoring against Clonmore in a 3-1 win to keep East End top of the table. Colin Slevin made sure Derry Rovers kept in touch with leaders when he scored the only goal in their match against Monksland. The prolific Piotr Niewiadomski scored both goals for Eagles in their 2-2 draw with Clara Town.
