Illies Reserves vs Gleneely Colts J. P. Fahey

Illies Res                                 0

Gleneely Colts                       2

Illies had the better of opening exchanges but Gleneely were causing the home defence problems on the break. Gleneely took the lead mid way through the first half when an inswinging corner was not cleared and went in off a defender. Illies responded well and saw a twenty  yard effort from Kealan Whoriskey come back off the upright and cleared to safety. Both sides had chances in the second half but Gleneely got the all important second goal when Illies lost possession deep in their own and Corey O’Brien raced clear to slide the ball under the advancing keeper. Both sides hit the post in the closing stages to see the game finish two nil to the visitors.

Illies Celtic vs Redcastle United D. Mc Laughlin

Illies Celtic             6

Redcastle Utd        0

 

In what was a clearcut victory, Illies broke the deadlock when a through ball from Stephen Doherty was slotted home by Michael Coyle. Half way through the opening period the score was doubled after Coyle accepted a pass from John Pio Donaghey and drove low past Michael Mc Cole. Redcastle’s best chance of the half came from Ryan Duffy but he could only fire straight at Noone. On 55 minutes Coyle claimed his hat-trick when some sloppy play in the visiting defence allowed him to gain possession, advance on goal and score. They made it 4 – 0 when Dominic Owen Coyle’s corner was headed across goal by Paddy Doherty for Ryan Mc Elhinney to convert at the back post. Dominic Owen Coyle claimed the last two goals and completed the scoring. His first came from an attempt that squeezed under Mc Cole and then he broke into the box to fire home from close in.

 

Illies Reserves vs Greencastle Reserves D.Mc Laughlin

 

Illies Res 2-2 Greencastle Res

Illies took the lead on 10 min Charlie Mc Laughlin picking out Aiden Donaghey to fire low past keeper Bovaird Greencastle equalssed on 20 min when Daniel Rowan’s free was deflected past Graham Doherty Illies had a chance before half time when Mc Laughlins cross was headed over by Dominic Doherty when well placed Greencastle took the lead on 55 min when Daniel Rowan found Calumn Mc Laughlin and he rolled the ball low past Graham Doherty to give the visitors the lead Illies drew level when Keelen Whorskey’s shot from distance went under the keeper Illies had the last chance a free from Mc Cann found Donaghey who shot wide

 

Illies Celtic vs Cockhill Celtic Youths

Illies Celtic                    2

Cockhill Celtic              1

In an even opening there were few chances until the home side took the lead on 28 minutes when a deep Stephen Doherty corner was powerfully headed past Declan Caldwell by Paddy Doherty. They had another great chance after Paddy Doherty released Stephen Doherty whose first time effort was well saved by Caldwell. Illies continued on top with Martin Coyle and Stephen Doherty both off target before a William McLaughlin pile driver was tipped over by Caldwell. They doubled their lead after Stephen Doherty beat his man on the left and crossed for John Pio Donaghey to slot home from close range. Cockhill got a consolation on 89  minutes when Michael Noone hammered a brilliant volley high past Johnathan Noone but it was too little too late.

Illies Celtic vs Rasheney F. C.

Illies Celtic                    1

Rasheney FC                 0

Despite playing with the wind in the opening period Rasheney failed to take advantage and rarely troubled Johnathan Noone in the home goal.Indeed Illies threatened first when Paddy Doherty fed John Pio Donaghey but he drove wide from a good position. Rasheney responded and David McLaughlin found space but fired narrowly over from twenty yards. Before the break the home side made the break through when Dominic Doherty despatched a twenty yards free low to the corner past Damien Friel. Illies started the second half well and Paddy & Stephen Doherty and JP Donaghey were all off target with efforts. A Martin Coyle cross then found Paddy Doherty whose header was brilliantly saved by Sean Friel who took over in goal at half time.Rasheny finished strongly and Charlie Doherty had a dipping effort from twenty yards tipped over by Noone before in the final minute Noone was at full stretch to turn a Damien Friel effort around the post.

Illies Reserves vs Dunree Reserves

Illies  Reserves 2 – 0 Dunree Reserves

Opening exchanges were fairly even in this encounter. Illies took the lead in the 10 minute when a cross from Stephen McGonagle on the right deflected into the net off the inrushing defender. Dunree hit back to force a succession of corners but last gasp defending saw Illies hold on to their fragile lead. Dunree came closest to an equiliser shortly before half time when a cross from the right deceived everyone and skimmed off the angle of the posts.
The second half started with chances at both ends. Mid way through the second half the all important second goal fell the way of Illies. This came courtesy of two of the clubs new additions from the underage set up which saw Dominick Doherty slip a superb pass in behind the defence which was latched onto by Adrian Donaghey Doherty who finished sublimely to the bottom corner of the net. Dunree continued to press but Illies held out for a hard earned win.