18/10/2026
The Seniors continued their fine form with a hard-fought win at home to Macroom in the FAI Intermediate Cup!
Another sticky encounter, with the visitors posing a constant threat throughout.
We took the lead when Jamie W got beyond his man and used his pace to get in 1v1. He was denied by a fantastic save from the Macroom keeper, but thankfully the rebound fell to Riek Diu, who tapped home for his sixth goal in five games this season!
Darren O’Callaghan doubled our advantage inside 10 minutes. The Macroom defence failed to deal with Rory’s terrific delivery, and when the loose ball fell to Darren on the edge of the box, he lashed it home to make it 2–0. We went into the break with a deserved two-goal cushion.
Macroom deserve credit for their second-half response, starting the half the better side and eventually getting their reward after a series of dangerous deliveries into our box. Their striker rose highest to head home and bring them back into the game.
Management reshuffled the pack, making three substitutions that changed the trajectory of the game. Frankie McCarthy restored our two-goal advantage with a cross shot that eluded the keeper and dropped into the net!
You'd think that would make things comfortable, but we're nothing if not exciting! A defensive mix-up allowed Macroom to make it 3–2 and set up a nervy finish.
With seconds remaining, the wizard Maddy jinked his way into the box and was fouled for a penalty. Shane Ricken stepped up and calmly dispatched it to seal the 4–2 victory!
The final whistle followed, confirming another big win for the Seniors!
We’re back in league action next Friday night as we travel to Mitchelstown to face Park.
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