Tue 25 Apr 17
Score: 5 - 2
Match Report
This Gerry Reilly Memorial Cup 1/4 Final pitted Trim Celtic's Reserves against Kingscourt 3rds team. Trim took the lead through Aaron Winters and nearly scored again but for a good save from the home keeper. The Cavan side equalised from a long over the top and the edged in front via the penalty spot before halftime.
Trim upped the tempo in the second half and had the Harps pinned back in their half but this Kingscourt team are an experienced side for a third team and broke up the pitch to make it 3-1. Celtic keep on the pressure and were rewarded with a goal from Sean Hyland but as they pushed for an equaliser Kingscourt exposed the gaps that were left to make it 4-2 and they tacked on another score to finish 5-2. Best for Trim Celtic were Anthony Craig, Aaron Winters and Paul Bartley.
Trim upped the tempo in the second half and had the Harps pinned back in their half but this Kingscourt team are an experienced side for a third team and broke up the pitch to make it 3-1. Celtic keep on the pressure and were rewarded with a goal from Sean Hyland but as they pushed for an equaliser Kingscourt exposed the gaps that were left to make it 4-2 and they tacked on another score to finish 5-2. Best for Trim Celtic were Anthony Craig, Aaron Winters and Paul Bartley.