Cashel Town cause big shock with win in Tipperary's Paddy Purtill Cup

Paddy Purtill Cup Semi-Final

Old Bridge 1 Cashel Town 1

(After extra-time Cashel Town win 5-4 on penalties)

Cashel Town continued their fairytale run to the final of this season’s Paddy Purtill Cup, when they caused a big upset by defeating in-form Old Bridge on penalties at Green Lane in Clonmel on Sunday afternoon.

The game was an absorbing contest which all supporters appreciated, with the home side being hampered after losing key player Jake Mulcahy to a pulled hamstring in just the first minute, and seeing his replacement Sean Martin go off shortly after with a similar complaint.

When the action rally got going, it game proceeded along expected lines with The Bridge dominating in possession, but failing to capitalise on the chances they created through a combination of poor execution and good defensive work from the visitors.

Cashel themselves were constantly looking for opportunities on the break, but neither side was able to break the deadlock in a scoreless first half.

The second period continued along similar lines but the visitors did get forward on more occasions, only to find the hosts defence up to the task of keeping them out.

The home side did continue to have chances, but in the end the game finished scoreless in regulation time.

Extra-time commenced and still The Bridge could not break down a resolute Cashel side who were growing in confidence.

In the last minute of the first period a Niall Hallissey cross was superbly finished to the net by Gavin Browne to put the away side in front.

The Bridge came out fast in the second period, and almost from the restart, Connie Power equalized with a beautifully placed header after some good build-up play.

The home side continued their pressure but were unable to add a winner so the game went to the dreaded penalty shoot out.

Cashel Town were perfect from the spot with their kicks and a save from keeper Dean Harding was enough to book their place in the final much to the regret of a disappointed Old Bridge side.