Strollers march on

Paddy Hargan’s goal caused League leaders Maghera a scare but goals from Mark O’Donnell and the prolific Gazza Doherty saw Maghera into the next round.

The Supplementary Cup quarter final between Lincoln Courts Reserves and Greysteel went to penalties, after Glen McIntosh and Peter Gibson’s goals for Lincoln Courts Reserves were matched by strikes from O’Connor and McGuiness for Greysteel Reserves. The dreaded shoot-out saw Greysteel come out on top 3-2.

All but one of the Premier Division games were drawn. Lincoln Courts were the only victors winning the big Waterside derby 2-1 over BBOB. A much improved BBOB scored from in form, Alan Duddy however Kolyn Patterson saw his side victorious.

Greysteel where two down at Roe Rovers after goals from Brian Butcher and a Stephen Kilburn. A ridiculous decision to award a free in the box for a sliced clearance of a shin that was deemed a back pass that never was gave Greysteel hope when Niall O’Connor rifled his shot into the top corner. A penalty in the dying minutes was well struck by Declan McGuinness and earned Greysteel a share of the points. Burndennett and City Colts also finished 2-2. Paul McGettigan with another brace for the ’Dennett. Peter Breslin and Kevin McGowan for the Colts.

Eight goals where shared between Sion Swifts and Drummond Utd. An own goal, a Shane Breslin double and an Anthony McGonagle goal for the Swifts. Paul Love, Brian Duffy and a Mark Averill double for Drummond

In the First Division, Eglinton where the days big scorers, winning 7-1. Barry Murray’s hatrick, a Gavin McShane double and one each from Mark Duffy and Gary McMenamin were too much for Claudy United. Johnny McSparron did score a consolation goal for Claudy. Another Eight goals shared and Ballykelly missed the chance to go top as they drew with improving Foyle Wanderers. Breffni King, Gary Brady and a Ryan Twist brace for Ballykelly. Brain Crumley, Michael Allen, Andrew McClintock and Nigel Campbell with Wanderers goals

Irish Street and Donemana Reserves scored five each in the top of the table clash. Steven Blair’s two goals, Mark McKittick, Jordan Watson and Stuart Smallwoods for The Street. Kyle Dougherty double, Dean Milligan, Andy McBrine and Stephen Hethrington netting for Donemana. Churchill took advantage of this draw and Roe Rovers Reserves having no game to go to the top of the table.

In their new strip they produced an impressive 5-1 win over Artigarvan. TJ Nichol was again on target for the visitors but Cathal O’Kane, Jarlath Canning, Ryan Simpson, Steve Donnell and Niall Johnston all christened the new kit with goals.

BBOB Reserves and Craig Riddles solitary strike was enough to give them a 1-0 victory over Glendermott. Dungiven Celtic Thirds won the final game of the day 3-1 thanks to a double from Anton O’Hara and a Barry Leake goal.