NW FOOTBALL: Coyle's first half strike enough to see off Rovers

By The Newsroom
Published 18th Jan 2016, 13:41 BST
Updated 18th Jan 2016, 13:44 BST
Ian Walker from WE Stitch pictured presenting a match ball to Matty Hamilton, Roe Rovers Captain.Ian Walker from WE Stitch pictured presenting a match ball to Matty Hamilton, Roe Rovers Captain.
Ian Walker from WE Stitch pictured presenting a match ball to Matty Hamilton, Roe Rovers Captain.
At the fourth attempt Roe Rovers Matt Morrison North West Junior Cup tie against Kilrea United finally took place on Saturday.

Unfortunately for the Roesiders they suffered a narrow 1-0 lost and maybe had hoped the bad weather had intervene again.

The pitch wasn’t in great condition and stopped the two teams playing a lot of their more attractive football but it was still a dog eat dog cup tie.

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Rovers on a decent run five wins on the bounce knew they would be up against it against a good Kilrea team.

The visitors started as favourites but with Rovers on a good run and at home they where still optimistic.

The loss of Loughlain Toland, Ciaran Deery and Chris Doyle where big selection blows for Rovers hopes but still a strong 14 took to the tie with energy and endeavour.

In the 20th minute Rovers had their best chance of the game when Chris McInnes won a ball in midfield and played a great through ball to young Jack McGonigle who quickly adjusted his feet and curled a shot to the back post but the ball drifted inches the wrong side of the post.

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