Late drama seals Limerick’s cup win

Limerick FC 1 Avondale United 0: A last-minute Shane Tracy penalty saw Martin Russell’s Limerick capture the Munster Senior Cup as they edged Avondale United 1-0 at a rain-soaked Askeaton yesterday.

Avondale United had Daniel O’Leary to thank for keeping the game level for so long as the keeper turned in a man of the match performance but was eventually outdone right at the death as the game looked to be heading for extra-time.

O’Leary made a great stop in the 12th minute to keep out Tracy’s long-range effort before turning Jason Hughes’ shot around his post 10 minutes later.