Redcastle United Res – 3 (Rae, McConway & Doherty)
Cockhill Celtic Res – 2 (M Gillespie (2))
This match was reversed and played at Cockhill in fine conditions which made for a good match. Both teams were well matched in the early stages but there were few clear cut chances for either side. It was Redcastle who broke the deadlock on the half hour mark when a cross from the far left by Antonio Rae found its way in to the net off the back post beyond the reach of Ryan Fitzpatrick in the Cockhill goal. As Cockhill pressed on they found an equaliser just before half time, as they broke quickly down the left Mark Gillespie cut inside and took aim from thirty yards out and his fine strike was good enough to beat Redcastle keeper Paul Doherty to draw the sides level. Redcastle soon found themselves in front again minutes later right on half time. A cross in to the Cockhill box was cleared but landed at the feet of Emmett McConway twenty five yards out who took a touch and hit a great strike in to the top corner past Ryan Fitzpartick to give Redcastle the lead again. Cockhill started the second half well and pushed Redcastle back but could not find the breakthrough to draw themselves level. With time running out and Cockhill pushing forward Redcastle extended their lead when a corner was flicked in at the back post by substitute Mark Doherty. However, Cockhill fought back well with time running out. Mark Gillespie scored from the spot after Cockhill were awarded a penalty but despite Cockhill’s late pressure they were unable to find a late equaliser.