First half goals help Cobh with comfortable win over Athlone

Mick McDermott’s side made light work of the visitors, who arrived buoyant from the news of a takeover led by San Diego native Nick Giannotti and his company Redball Energy.

OPENING GOAL: Barry Coffey got Cobh's first goal of the evening just four minutes into the game.  Pic: Eddie O'Hare

SSE Airtricity First Division: Cobh Ramblers 2 (Coffey 4’ (P), Bellis 30’) Athlone Town 1 (O’Connor 80’)

First half goals from Barry Coffey and Samuel Bellis were ultimately the difference as Cobh Ramblers defeated Athlone Town 2-1 at St Colman’s Park.