Mullingar Athletic crowned CCFL Division 3 Cup champions
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The Kinnegad Juniors squad at the CCFL Division 3 Cup Final in Stanley O’ Hara Park, Clara last Sunday. Photos: Paul Molloy.Image 2 of 7
The Mullingar Athletic squad at the CCFL Division 3 Cup final in Stanley O’ Hara Park, Clara last Sunday.Image 3 of 7
Darren Bitu (Mullingar Athletic) and Luke Corless (Kinnegad Juniors) in action at the CCFL Division 3 Cup Final in Stanley O’ Hara Park, Clara last Sunday.Image 4 of 7
Goal mouth scramble as Mullingar Athletic get their first goal against Kinnegad Juniors, in the CCFL Division 3 Cup final in Stanley O’ Hara Park, Clara last Sunday.Image 5 of 7
Pictured right, Gary Caffrey (Kinnegad Juniors) winning the ball ahead of Dylan McDonnell (Mullingar Athletic) during last Sunday’s CCFL Division 3 Cup final in Stanley O’ Hara Park, Clara last Sunday. Kieran Clancy / PicSureImage 6 of 7
Daithi Ó Mairtín of Mullingar Athletic is about to be closed down by Liam Waldron, Kinnegad Juniors, in the CCFL Division 3 Cup final in Stanley O’ Hara Park. Kieran Clancy / PicSureImage 7 of 7
The Mullingar Athletic U11 Cubs.Mullingar Athletic AFC completed a very successful season last Sunday with a 2-1 cup final victory over Kinnegad Juniors in Clara. The result means Mullingar Athletic have captured both the league and cup titles which is a fine achievement for all concerned.
Despite a strong start to the game Athletic found themselves a goal behind following a poorly defended corner which saw Kinnegad take the lead.
Athletic, however, continued to play some good football and created multiple chances before equalising following a goal line scramble. It was a Tito Aluwafunmilade goal that left the sides deadlocked and the Mullingar men were back in contention.
The second half was a very evenly-contested affair, with both sides defending well.
However, in the final three minutes of normal time, a defence-splitting through ball saw Athletic snatch a late winner with a well-taken goal from Darren Bitu.
A league and cup double is no easy feat at any level, so full credit to the players and coaches on a fantastic season.
Mullingar Athletic: Alan Colgan, Jake Costello, Daniel Chukwuemelka, Jordan Awounoah, Darren McWade, Ben Shaw, Dylan McDonnell, Daithí Ó Máirtín, Jack O'Donnell, Darren Bitu, Tito Aluwafunmilade, Ross Clinton, Mohamed Hamid, Ryan Bitu, Jordan Scally, Stephen Cleary, Wesley Imofideu, Kealan Behan.
Kinnegad Juniors: Adam Gavin, Adam O'Hagan, Conor Plunkett, Luke Corless, Conor Kavanagh, Noujus Radzanee, Liam Waldron, Eimhinn Whelan, Ciaran Bracken, Gary Caffrey, Sam O'Mahoney, Kieran Mitchell Lees, Craig Tallon, Jack Hall, Paul Carpenter, Rory Fagan, Colm Grant, Sam McCleelland.