Preston's winner sets up exciting Tipperary Youths Division 2 Cup final

TSDL Youths Division 2 Cup semi-finals

SC & K United 2 – 1 Cullen Lattin

The Kilsheelan Youths produced a heroic performance here to come from behind, and with a man down to snatch a win late in extra-time and secure their place in this year’s Division Two Youths Cup final. The opening of half of this game was a tight and cagey affair, with very little separating the sides. Although both had half chances neither were able to apply that killer touch and they went into the break scoreless.

The game continued in the same vein in the second period, until it looked like it had reached a turning point when the home side had a player dismissed just after the hour mark. Minutes later Cullen fired to the net and things looked ominous for the hosts. But they dug deep, and with ten minutes remaining Gus Nolan’s in-swinging corner kick found its way directly into the back of the net to give us the equaliser and send the game to extra-time.

It continued tight throughout this period and looked destined for penalty kicks. But with just four minutes remaining Preston Vickers popped up with a stunning first-time effort, off his weaker foot, from the edge of the penalty area that found the bottom left-corner of the Cullen net, much to the delight of the home fans.

Two Mile Borris 2 – 0 Clonmel Town
Borris’ seconds entertained Clonmel Town’s second side on Saturday in Newhill to fight for a place in the Division Two Cup final, and both teams played out a very enjoyable tie in front of their respective supporters.

The two teams started well with a few chances each, but it was the hosts who broke the deadlock after great work from Aaron and Lorcan in midfield Cian was slipped through and unleashed an unstoppable effort into the far corner to put Borris in front.

It was nip and tuck up to half-time with Clonmel applying strong pressure and playing some good football but Borris remained strong and went in ahead at the break. Borris started the 2nd half at a blistering pace and doubled their lead inside 5 minutes when Conor Ryan cut inside and buried past the Clonmel keeper giving him no chance. It was a nervy last 30 minutes with Clonmel looking for a lifeline back into the game and only for some great defending would have pulled one back. Borris held out well for the remainder of the game to take the tie.