Soccer: Students salvage premier status

UCD 2 Athlone Town 1

Fri, 18 May, 2001 - 23:32

UCD held their nerve from the penalty spot to salvage their Premier Division status on a night of high drama at Belfield.

College had the perfect start with the lead goal on the night after just 52 seconds.

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