Foursome aim for Coca/Cola Irish Junior Cup wins

IN the tie of the round in the Irish Junior Cup BBOB had an excellent win over Raceview. Ardmore bowed out at the first hurdle losing at home to Belfast side Ford.
Glendermott's Karl Abbott pictured on the ball during their Irish Junior Cup match against Saintfield United. INLS3813-169KMGlendermott's Karl Abbott pictured on the ball during their Irish Junior Cup match against Saintfield United. INLS3813-169KM
Glendermott's Karl Abbott pictured on the ball during their Irish Junior Cup match against Saintfield United. INLS3813-169KM

First Division side Glendermott booked their place in the next round with a home win against Saintfield United Seconds, while Caw had a superb win at St Oliver Plunkett.

In the Premier Division, Lincoln Courts, after their impressive opening day win at Ardmore, came down to earth with a bang losing 4-2 to an impressive Ballykelly side.

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Donemana lost for a second week in a row losing by the odd goal of nine at home to Newbuildings Reserves.

In the remaining game in the Division Dungiven Reserves and Drummond shared four goals and the points.

There are a number of North West sides involved in the Irish Junior Cup again this Saturday, while there are also two games in the Premier Division.

Irish Junior Cup

Ballykelly United v Antrim Rovers

The Kings Lane men showed that they are going to be a side to be reckoned with after their win at Lincoln Courts last week.

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They have recruited well during the close season and they are bringing through a number of promising youngsters.

The visitors ply their trade in the Division One of the Ballymena Junior league, they were beaten last week and they may find things to difficult again this week.

Prediction: Ballykelly United.

Donemana v Richill Reserves

The home side have lost their opening two games and they have conceded 9nine goals the early signs are not encouraging, however they have a good team spirit and one win could make all the difference.

Their opponents had an impressive 7-0 win last Saturday and they play in the competitive Mid-Ulster league Division three which is a decent standard, this could be close.

Prediction: Donemana.

Drummond United v Ballyclare North End

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The Limavady men should be at full strength now that the cricket season has ended, they got a good point at Dungiven last week and with home advantage they will fancy their chances of progressing.

The visitors play in the Ballymena Junior League Division Two and they had a good away win last week, reportedly to be a more than useful side.

Prediction: Ballyclare North End.

Lincoln Courts v St Lukes

The Courts are expecting big things this season even though they lost last time out, they have some quality players at their disposal and with a big home support they will be favourites.

They will be hoping in-form striker Mark Hamilton can continue his good start to the season.

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St Lukes play in Division Two B of the Belfast Amateur league and warmed up for this one with a 4-0 win last week, they can’t be taken lightly.

Prediction: Lincoln Courts.

Summer Cup

Churchill United v BBOB

The home side know they are going to find it tough they want to reach the final, but player manager Paul Doherty will have his players fired up for the game.

The Old Boys have got off to a perfect start with two victories, they are very confident that this is going to be their season to win some silverware, they are a side who like to knock it about and they have some skilful players.

Prediction: BBOB.

Premier Division

Newbuildings United Reserves v Tullyally

Newbuildings had a good win at Donemana last week in a nine goal thriller, they have a few old heads in the team which will benefit the younger players in their line up.

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Tullyally could very well be the dark horses in this seasons title race, more or less the same side as in recent seasons they know each others strengths and may win this one.

Prediction: Tullyally.

Caw v Dungiven Res

The Waterside men had an excellent win in Belfast last week and that will have given them a lot of self belief, their main aim this season is to stay away from a relegation battle.

Dungiven Reserves had an impressive hard fought 2-2 draw with title contenders Drummond last weekend and they’ll go into this one as slight favourites.

Prediction: Dungiven Reserves.