Dunloy and Rasharkin United share the spoils

BALLYMENA and PROVINCIAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Sponsored by MICHELIN ATHLETIC CLUB SEASON 2011-12

In the Intermediate Division with Raceview and Brantwood not on league duty Newtowne improved their position at the top of the table but were held to a one all draw by Clough Rangers Athletic. Kilbride Swifts beat Ballynure Old Boys by the odd goal in three while Dunloy and Rasharkin United shared the points in a one-all draw. Brantwood claimed a semi-final spot in the O’Gorman up but had to go to sudden penalties to defeat Carniny Amateurs.

Ballymoney United Res came from three one down against Mallusk Athletic and scored a last minute winner to move into the top position in Junior Division One. Cookstown Olympic in Division Two and Carnmoney FC in Division Three made sure of promotion nest season with wins on Saturday.

3rd Ballyclare Old Boys with a three one victory over Glebe Rangers Res ensured themselves a place in the final of the Canada Trophy where they will meet Carnmoney FC.

Sympathy

The deepest sympathy of everyone within the league is extended to Anthony McCartney the Carniny Amateurs Manager and his family on the loss of his mother Mary who died during the week.

Fixtures for Saturday 31st March

Intermediate League

Raceview v Rasharkin United @ Knockan Road. Broughshane

Clough Rangers Athletic v Ballynure Old Boys @ Tobar Park. Cullybackey

McReynolds Cup Semi-final

Brantwood v Kilbride Swifts @ Skegoneil Avenue. Belfast

Junior Divisions League

Division One

Desertmartin Swift’s v Chimney Corner Res @ Dromore Park. Desertmartin

Ballymoney United Res v Glebe Rangers Res @ (TBC)

Killymoon Ranger’s Res v Moyola Park Olympic @ Fairhill PF. Cookstown

Tobermore Utd Res v Ballyclare Com Res (TBC)

Division Two

Ballyclare North End v Antrim Rovers @ 6Milewater PF. Ballyclare

Red Star v Wakehurst Strollers @ Woodburn PF. Carrickfergus

Carnlough Swift’s v Cookstown Olympic @ (TBC)

Division Three

Carniny Amateurs II v Encore FC @ Ballymena Showground’s

Linda Welshman Memorial Cup Semi-final

Ballynure Old Boys ‘B’ v 3rd Ballyclare Old Boys @ the Diamond. Rathcoole

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION

LEAGUE

CLOUGH RANGERS ATH 1 NEWTOWNE 1

This was very close game and at the end a share of the points was probably fair to both teams who both battled hard for the entire ninety minutes. Newtowne took the lead on the 10th minute after Gary Moore scored but after this had to withstand a lot of Clough pressure. Half-time was almost reached when David Nicholl fired home a deserved equaliser for Clough on the 43rd minute setting the game up well for the second half. The pace of the game never slackened during the second half and though both teams created chances in the second half no goals were scored resulting in appoint to each at the end. Referee Mr. Steven Gregg

DUNLOY 1 RASHARKIN UNITED 1

Dunloy were on the attack straight from the kick off and went in front after Sean McMullan scored on the 2nd minute. Rasharkin took a bit of time to settle after this early goal but got back on level terms after Ryan Boyd scored on the 34th minute and at half-time they were still level. The second half saw both teams create numerous chances but no goals came from this resulting in a draw. Referee Mr. Paul Doherty

JUNIOR DIVISIONS LEAGUE GAMES DIVISION ONE

MALLUSK ATHLETIC 3 B’MONEY UTD RES 4

Ballymoney with this win moved to the top of the league table but it was mighty close as it was a very late goal that gave them the win. Ballymoney went in front after Conor Reid scored on the 5th minute but back came Mallusk to go three one in front which started off when Stuart Davidson scored on the 25th minute. Matt Fegan then put Mallusk in front on the 32nd minute and a third goal scored by Michael Frew on the 38th minute. Ballymoney reduced the deficit on the 45th minute after Nathan Patton scored with a fee kick. Ballymoney pushed hard for the equaliser in the second half and this came with Conor Reid scoring his second goal in the game on the 70th minute. Both teams then went for the winning goal after this then with a draw on the cards up popped Conor Reid to complete his hat-trick on the 89th minute to win the game for Ballymoney which was a bit harsh on Mallusk who certainly gave a very good account of themselves. Referee Mr. Jason Reaney

DIVISION TWO LEAGUE

CARNLOUGH SWIFTS 5 WOODLANDS 3

Woodlands took the lead after Jonny Parkes scored on the 5th minute. Woodlands then doubled their lead after Jonny Parkes scored his second goal on the 46th minute then Carnlough got back level with goals by Declan Diamond and Niall McAllister on the 50th and 65th minutes. Carnlough went in front after Darren McAllister scored on the 70th minute but Woodlands were back level on the 75th minute after Jonny Parkes completed his hat-trick. Carnlough scored again with Declan Diamond scoring his second goal on the 80th minute followed by a second goal for Niall McAllister on the 85th minute. Referee Mr. Ian Getty

CANADA TROPHY

SEMI-FINAL

3rd BALLYCLARE OLD BOYS 3 GLEBE RANGERS RES 1

Ballyclare took the lead on the 20th minute through Stuart McConnell and then added a second goal on the 41st minute when Jon Davey scored giving them a two goal cushion at half-time. Ballyclare continued to push forward in the second half getting a third goal when Marc Campbell scored on the 50th minute. Glebe were never three goals worse in the game and after Andrei Graur scored on the 72nd minute they were in with a chance but Ballyclare closed ranks and went on to win. Referee Mr. Lee Patterson