Tipperary Youths Soccer: Cashel Town stun Clonmel Celtic in FAI Youths Cup

FAI Youths Cup Preliminary Round

Clonmel Celtic 1 Cashel Town 3

Clonmel Celtic Youths fell to somewhat of a surprise defeat against an excellent Cashel Town side, which saw an end to their participation in this year’s FAI Youths Cup at the first hurdle.
The home side cannot have too many complaints as Cashel Town were good value for their win.
There wasn’t much between the sides in the early stages with both sides having plenty possession without creating much. The visitors took the lead in the 14th minute when they took advantage of a defensive error and Cillan Fitzgerald slotted home from close range.
Celtic tried to up their game but couldn’t break down a solid Town outfit. The away side doubled their lead just before the break when once again the hosts dithered in defence and Blake Carroll fired home to the bottom corner.
Clonmel Celtic improved in the second half but still weren’t doing enough to trouble their opponents. In fact but for an excellent block by Jack Lawlor and fabulous follow up save by Peter Boland the visitors could have stretched their lead early in the second period.
The home side were thrown a lifeline with ten minutes remaining when they were awarded a penalty that Jack Aylward slotted home.
But when pushing for an equaliser and with extra players committed forward they were caught by a classic counter attack with Conor Wheston finishing well for Cashel Town in the last minute to see the away side through to the next round.