Five-goal Rockmount back on track

AFTER going out of the FAI Intermediate Cup last week, Beamish Stout Munster Senior League champions Rockmount got their season back on track with an emphatic 5-1 victory over College Corinthians on Saturday.

Alan Martin’s side are after having an indifferent start to the season but answered their critics in the best possible fashion after coming from a goal down at half-time to hit five second half goals to get their first league win of the season.

Blarney United and Douglas Hall share top spot after a last minute equaliser saw the former earn a point in a 2-2 draw on friday night.

Elsewhere in the Premier Division, Everton couldn’t follow up last weeks win over Rockmount as they were held to a scoreless draw by Leeds at Everton Park.

In the other Premier Division match, Intermediate Cup holders Avondale defeated St Mary’s 1-0 at Avondale Park.

In the First Division, Carrigaline United moved to the top of the table after defeating Castleview 3-2 at Ballea Park.

Both sides went into the game level on points at the top but Carrigaline showed their strength to earn all three points.

Elsewhere in the First Division, unbeaten Fermoy were too strong for Cobh Wanderers in Cobh as the north Cork side ran out 3-1 winners, while Ballincollig defeated Tramore Athletic 3-1 in Ballincollig.

In the second division, Temple United inflicted a first defeat on leaders Mallow United as they ran out 2-1 winners at Temple Park.

Glasheen defeated Passage 2-0 in Passage, while Youghal United hammered Crofton Celtic 4-1 in Youghal on Friday night.

There was one Keane Cup quarter final played where Bandon continued their great start to the season with a 3-1 win over struggling Ringmahon Rangers in Bandon.