Arranmore Win 3-1 to Curragh

Arranmore got back to winning ways with this hard fought 3-1 win away to Curragh Athletic!! With changes made to the team following last weeks draw, in came Rua, Paul McGarvey, Daniel Rocky and out went Gavin, Przemeck and Mark Ward.

The game started crappy with both sides fighting for possession in the middle of the park with most of the chances coming from set pieces with Wan Dan coming close several times as he seen his effort blocked on the line at one point. Benny McGarvey just missed the target with a half volley following another corner. Paul McGarvey had to make way with 20 mins on the clock as he got a really bad gash on his nose and on came Mark Ward in his place. Arranmore took the lead in the 30th min when the ball was played out wide to Declan who took a touch before putting in a brilliant cross for Daniel Rocky to head home.

Minutes later Arranmore doubled the lead after some quick thinking from Benny McGarvey when taking a free kick 20 yards from goal. As the home side were set for the shot Benny slid the ball through to Chris who took a touch before Wan Dan took control and smashed home from 12 yards.

Half time 2-0

Curragh stepped it up in the 2nd half but Arranmore dealt well with Diver, Chim and Wan keeping the back door shut for the majority but Gary Heaney did get a goal back as he ran onto a through ball and finished in the corner. With their tails up after this Curragh looked as though if there was to be a next goal they would be the one's getting it but Arranmore defended well and got the 3rd as Przemeck rose above everyone in the box to head home following a brilliant cross in from Mark Ward. Team performance from both sides!!

Team: Rua, Wan Dan, Chim, Gerard Diver, Declan Proctor, Daniel Rocky, Benny McGarvey, Paul McGarvey, Marty Proctor, Christopher McGlanaghy, Doalty Doyle. Subs: Jason, Conor, John G, Przemeck, Michael Regan and Mark. Conor, Przemeck and Mark Ward used.

With that win came the news that Cranford Utd ran out winners against Gweedore Utd, our closest followers. Long and short of it now is that with a win next weekend against Tullyvinney Rovers at home, this will result in Arranmore winning the league. Rannagh Park, next saturday 1pm kick off! Come out and support the lads!!