BALLYNANTY Rovers emerged winners of the Over-40s Soccer Tournament at a well-presented Janesboro FC.
In the Christy Ryan Memorial Cup final, Rovers were clear-cut victors against Shelbourne, with the goals from Man of the Match Bobby Griffin (2), Ray McMahon, and Colm O’Mahoney.
Balla’s Brian Doran was named Player of the Tournament.
Interestingly, to reach the final, the eventual winners needed penalties to overcome Geraldines in the opening round and Regional United in the semi-final. Rovers’ Keith Fitzgerald scored the only goal in a close quarter-final tussle with Southend.
In the Joe Norris Shield final, Trevor Maxwell (2) and Ray Massey both scored in a 3-0 win by Kennedy Park against Carew Park.
The success of the weekend was helped by many, including referee co-ordinator Eddie Clancy and photographer Seán O’Doherty.
Over the years, the tournament has raised around €300,000 for local charity, and this year’s beneficiaries will be announced in the coming weeks.
