Vital win for Cahir Park means play-off for Division 1 crown with Tipperary Town

Clonmel Credit Union League Division 1

Old Bridge 0 – 1 Cahir Park 

Cahir Park secured a place in a play-off for the First Division Title with a narrow victory over Old Bridge in Clonmel on Sunday afternoon, after a tense game with neither side playing to their full potential.

While both sets of players can be complimented on their commitment and effort there was a lack of quality on show, so it was fitting that it was a moment of real excellence which produced the only goal of the game.

After a very sketchy first half in terms of chances, in the final minute a corner found its way to Barry Cooney on the edge of the area and he hit an unstoppable shot to the back of the net, to the delight of the away crowd.

The Bridge had had the better of things up to that stage with Luke O’Donnell going close, shortly before the opening goal.

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Kian Quinn made a good save in the early stages of the second period as Cahir attempted to stretch their lead, but the home side upped the ante again and dominated much of the middle section of the game, creating chances for Sean Martin, Jake Mulcahy, Shane Foley and Darren Guiry.

At this stage, the visitors seemed content with what they had and apart from a few long range shots they kept it tight, making sure they would keep a hold on the prized play off position.

The Bridge finished strongly, creating more chances, but that goal never came and Mark Jordan’s final whistle brought great delight to the many Cahir Park followers present.

The Park had a job to do and they were effective in their pursuit of it, while Old Bridge will be frustrated but their inability to score cost them again, as it had done so often during the season.