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DC 0-3 Tobermore Utd

October 20, 2008

There may be only 4 miles separating these teams in terms of their geographical location but they were much further apart in terms of their football ability based on this Craig Cup Quarter Final.

Tobermore were dominant in all aspects of the game and while Draperstown did have their fair share of possession they were not able to turn this into clear goal scoring chances. The home side worked hard and chased and harried for the 90 minutes but were lacking the touch of skill needed to unlock a resolute and well organised defence.

Tobermore’s last visit to the Cahore Road saw them going out of the Intermediate Cup at the hands of Draperstown and they were determined not to be on the end of a similar result. While Draperstown opened brightly enough it was Tobermore who took a somewhat fortunate lead on five minutes when McNicholl allowed Cooke’s speculative shot squirm from his grasp and give the visitors the lead on five minutes.

This put Celtic on the back foot and Tobermore were looking quite dangerous on the attack though McNicholl redeemed himself somewhat with some clean handling and timely interventions.

The second goal was always going to be important and it went to Tobermore on 40 minutes when McIntyre stole in at the far post to turn in Doherty’s inviting cross.

Draperstown responded well in the second half and certainly took the game to Tobermore but without carrying a real goal threat. Sean McBride brought a good save from Hassan who in truth had a quiet game all afternoon in the Tobermore goal but it was the visitor’s who put the game beyond Celtic’s reach with a third on 80 minutes and with it book a deserved place in the semi final of the competition.

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Written by Michael Kelly · Filed Under First Team, News