Walsh and King on the mark for Mervue

Second-half goals from Stephen Walsh and Tom King gave Mervue United the points at Fahy’s Field last night.

After a scoreless first half, the home side should have taken the lead in the 64th minute when Walsh was sent through on goal, but his poor effort missed the target.

Four minutes later Athlone had an excellent double chance to punish Walsh’s miss but substitute Mark Walsh headed against the post from point-blank range and moments later Mark Sherlock fired over with the goal gaping.