Points shared in Premier League game in Tipperary soccer league

Cashel Town 2 Clonmel Celtic 2

This game in the Premier League of the Tipperary Southern and District soccer League (TSDL) was played in very difficult conditions.

Celtic, playing with the strong wind in the first half, took the lead on 18 minutes when Darren Sweeney’s cross got caught in the wind and deceived the Cashel ‘keeper and flew into the corner of the net.

Celtic doubled their lead on 35 minutes after a great shot was saved by Gearoid Slattery but Kyle Cuddy was on hand to turn in the rebound. Cashel had a great chance to get back into the game but missed a penalty on 43 minutes.

Now playing with the aid of a strong wind, the home side got back into the game with a goal on 65 minutes when Blake Doyle Carroll finished well at the back post after a great cross from Jack Fitzpatrick.

Five minutes later Kyle Ryan got the equaliser with a volley from eight yards from a great Michael McDermott cross.

Cashel had the better of the last 20 minutes but couldn’t find a winner and Celtic held on for a point.

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