Old Boys to the 'four'

In the prelims there was a hard fought victory for league leaders Glebe Rangers Old Boys away to Hillview while Dunaghy Old Boys comfortably won the other tie at home to Ballyrashane. Macosquin Village and Balnamore both advanced into the quarterfinals with wins over Mountview and West Bann respectively.

In the league, Hazelbank suffered a set back as they were held at home to this year's league surprise package, FC Macosquin. Bertha's won the Castlerock derby against The Villagers while The Taverner's took a good win against Brook Street in Ballymoney.

In the remaining game, Finn McCools bounced back from last week's defeat to hammer Coleraine Olympic. Riverside Athletic went three points clear at the top of the table as they were awarded the win when Somerset were unable to field a team for their clash.

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Hillview 0 Glebe Rangers OB 4

In a break from league duties Hillview entertained Glebe Rangers Old Boys in the first round of the Knockout Shield at the weekend.

Chances were hard to come by as both teams cancelled each other out in a cagey opening spell. However Glebe opened their account when Steele anticipated a long Allen clearance and looped a header over McDowell. Glebe increased their lead with a neat finish from Alan McBride, swiveling neatly before placing a low shot into the bottom corner.

Hillview continued to press and Close blasted over when well placed inside the Glebe box.

The second half continued in a similar theme and Glebe increased their lead with a Patterson penalty after Love had been impeded. Despite their best efforts, one of which struck the woodwork, Hillview could not make any impression on a well-disciplined Old Boy’s defence with Greer ably assisting in his defensive duties from midfield.

Manager Davy-John McBride made his first appearance for a few weeks, enjoying a well-needed run out before Steele had the last word, as he seized on a knockdown before steering home. Man of the Match: Gary McCracken (Glebe Rangers Old Boys)

Dunaghy OB 5 Ballyrashane FC 0

A cup match right the start with every ball fiercely contested. Both teams had a couple of chances each before Ian Blair robbed the left back on 32 minutes and hit a low drive into the bottom corner from 25 yards.

On 38 minutes it was 2-0 as a quick free kick resulted in Neal Keers finding the bottom corner from 20 yards.

The second half was barely started when Joe Patton received a nasty gash to the forehead and after a few minutes play resumed with Dunaghy on the attack and winning a penalty which Ian Christie duly missed.

Dunaghy were on top when Mark Blair put a great cross into the far post, which Ian Blair headed into the bottom corner for his second of the game on 57 minutes. Mark Blair junior then took the game by the horns having two shots well saved before Nathan Blair converted two of his crosses. Man of the Match: Raymond Parkhill (Dunaghy Old Boys)

Macosquin Vill 5 Mountview 1

Ryan Moffat gave the home team the lead in this one before he doubled their lead with a well-struck shot.

Macosquin Village continued on top in the second half and Gavin Johnson grabbed his team's third with Darren Stewart putting the score line beyond doubt with the fourth.

Moffat completed his hat trick from close range before Mountview got a consolation goal near the end. Man of the Match: Ryan Moffat (Macosquin Village)

West Bann Ath 1 Balnamore 3

Balnamore went in to this Shield encounter hoping to kick start their season.

The opening exchanges were even enough with Willie Corr drawing a couple of good saves out of the West Bann keeper.

It was the visitors who broke the deadlock as Ryan Madison took down Tweed's free kick before smashing it home.

West Bann went close on a couple of occasions after the break but they couldn't find a way past James Elder.

And it was the visitors who doubled their advantage as Sean Hogg crossed for Madison to grab his second of the game.

Ricky 'Chin' Blair entered the action for Balnamore but he didn't stay around long as he picked up two quick bookings and was subsequently dismissed.

But the hosts couldn't make the man advantage count as Balnamore stretched their lead with Madison completing a great hat-trick.

The game was almost over when West Bann scored a consolation goal through Lee Biggart but it's Balnamore who march tothe next round. Man of the Match: Ryan Madison (Balnamore)

Hazelbank 2 FC Macosquin 2

Hazelbank started the game well with Mark Boorman and Diver linking well, setting Dave McClean free, unfortunately he couldn’t get enough on the shot to trouble Conway in goals.

The deadlock was broken on 20 minutes as Michael O’Brien hooked the ball back from the by-line, Andy Moffat got caught out by the cross, which struck his hand, and Colin McClarty made no mistake from the spot.

Hazelbank pushed hard for the second but a well-organised Macosquin defence kept them at bay. Macosquin started the second half strongly, Liam McGuinness causing all sort of problems, out jumping McCrory and Kelly, just pushing his header wide before Stephen McLaughlin got Macosquin on level terms smashing in a thunder bolt of a drive from 20yards giving Steven Crawford no chance. The game got scrappy with both teams giving there all. Mark Boorman put Hazelbank in front again on 80 minutes. Reid’s throw was flicked by McClarty on for Boorman to half volley home.

Macosquin piled on the pressure with McGuinness getting the leveler, similar to McLaughlin’s goal, cutting in past King and drilling low into the bottom corner. Overall a draw was a fair result for both teams. Man of the Match: Mark Mearns (FC Macosquin)

Bertha’s FC 4 The Villagers 0

Bertha's edged in front with only four minutes gone in this local derby.

Chris Patterson's header crashed off the bar and David Patterson stabbed home the rebound as Villagers failed to clear.

Andrew Ridgell went close before his cross set up Davy Caldwell who fired home a spectacular scissor kick.

The quick tempo continued and Berthas got their third when Ridgell’s cross caused confusion in the box and Davy Pollock inadvertently knocked the ball into his own net.

The Villagers pushed on but they couldn't find a goal and they were hit on the break as a great team move was finished off by a close range header by Caldwell.

The Villagers still had time to pull out a great save from McCrory when he tipped Ricky Pollock's curler over the bar.

The second half was less eventful with The Villagers missing a few decent chances with McCrory saving well from Cutmore, Wilson and Johnson.

At the other end McIlreavy blasted over when it was probably easier to score and Alan McClarty just headed over the bar from close range. Man of the Match: David Patterson (Berthas FC)

The Taverner’s 3 Brook Street 1

Brook Street started brightly and had opportunities to break the deadlockbut Taverner's where savedby exceptional keeper/manager Marshall Craig and outstanding defending by debutant Fabian Dunlop.

Taverner's with a silky move played in the ever-dangerous Niall O'Kanewho beat the offside trap and stroked the ball in to the bottom corner.

In the second half Taverner's where caught sleeping from a long free kick as Ryan Duffy gambled at the back post.

But Taverner's hit back as Peter Baird scored a great individual goal. And before the end Neale Thompson sealed the win with the rhird.

Man of the Match: Fabian Dunlop (The Taverners)

Finn McCool’s 6 Coleraine Oly 1

Finns started the game well and went in front as J Parke beat the offside trap to slot home.

The hosts grabbed their second soon after as McAfee picked out Conway who fired home.

And they added a third before the break as Parke scored again. Just after the restart Parke completed his hat-trick after a mix up in the Olympic defence.

Four became five when Kane picked up the ball on the wing and with no pressure going to goal he put it in the bottom corner.

Olympic pulled one back when a misplaced pass from Watton allowed Olympic to get a shot away. It canoned off the bar and the visitors striker reacted quickest to fire in the rebound.

Their joy was short lived though as M Parke grabbed his first goal of the season to make it 6-1. Man of the Match: Johny Parke (Finn McCools)

Fixtures for Saturday 23 October

Ballyrashane v Hazelbank Ballysally 2

Bertha's FC v Coleraine Olympic Castlerock

Dunaghy Old Boy's v Villagers FC Dunaghy

Hillview FC v Finn McCool's Crescent 3

Mountview FC v Macosquin Village Rugby Avenue 3

Riverside Athletic v Glebe Rangers OB Fulton Park

Somerset v Brook Street Rugby Avenue 2

Taverners FC v FC Macosquin Riada 2

West Bann Athletic v Balnamore FC Rugby Avenue 1