Strollers clinch promotion in Provincial League
The victory meant Andy Erwin’s side clinched runners-up spot in Junior Division Three behind Rathcoole FC Reserves.
Meanwhile, Brantwood have clinched the intermediate title and will now look to make it a ‘double’ when they take on Rathcoole FC in the Crawford CUp final at Allen Park, Antrim this Friday night (7pm).
INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE
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Hide AdResults: Newtowne 4, Brantwood 4; Rathcoole FC 1, Dunloy 0; Carniny Amateurs 0, Desertmartin 5; FC Ballynure 2, Magherafelt Sky Blues 0.
JUNIOR DIVISION ONE
Results: Ballyclare Comrades Reserves 7, Carnmoney FC 3; Woodlands 4, Mallusk Athletic 3.
JUNIOR DIVISION TWO
Results: Sport & Leisure Swifts Reserves 3, FC Whiteabbey 4; Ballynure Old Boys ‘B’ 2, AFC Carrick 3.
JUNIOR DIVISION THREE
Wakehurst Strollers 2, Clough Rangers Athletic 0: Wakehurst went into this game knowing they had to win in order to gain promotion to Division Two.
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Hide AdWith this in mind Wakehurst played it tight at the back during the first-half and at half-time the teams were still level with no goals scored.
The situation changed on the 51st minute when Wakehurst took the lead through a goal scored by Jason Speirs.
After this Clough had to chase the game then on the 72nd minute Player Manager Andy Erwin scored a crucial second goal for Wakehurst that ensured them the tree points at the final whistle.
JUNIOR DIVISION FOUR
Results: Krag ALbion 3, Glengormley United 0; Carnlough Swifts 4, Monkstown FC 2.
FIXTURES
Matches involving locally-based sides this week are:
Thursday, May 1 - Intermediate League (7pm): Dunloy v Carniny Amateurs.
Saturday, May 3 - Junior Division One: Magherafelt SKy Blues Reserves v Antrim Rovers.