Cashel Town continue march back towards top flight Tipperary football

Clonmel Credit Union League Division 1

OLD BRIDGE 0 CASHEL TOWN 4

Cashel Town’s march towards the Division One League title continued in Clonmel with this victory over Old Bridge at Ferryhouse on Sunday morning last, but they were the first to admit that the scoreline flattered them at the finish.

They got off to the best possible start when Ciarán Fitzpatrick looped a header into the opposition net following a corner after eight minutes.

Five minutes later, the same player doubled Cashel’s advantage when he volleyed home again following another corner that the Bridge didn’t adequately deal with.

The home side were reeling at this stage, but to their credit they pulled themselves up and back into contention and made a real contest of the game until the last few minutes.

The second period continued in the same manner, with The Bridge having more of the ball, but the Cashel defence held firm. Colm Guiry and Connie Power had attempts at goal, but again without success.

Cashel were dangerous on the break and were awarded a penalty five minutes from time. The home ‘keeper Kian Quinn superbly saved Ciarán Fitzpatrick’s effort. But it was a brief respite, as Cashel got a third just two minutes later, through a magnificent 25-yard strike from Padraic Ryan, which flew into the top right-hand corner of the net.

Devon Ryan completed the scoring for Cashel Town in the 91st minute when he poked home from close range.

It was a good win for Cashel Town, and it will take something extraordinary to stop them winning the title. As for Old Bridge, it was a better performance and if they can strengthen the squad, they could get out of the rut that they seem to be in.