Both Mervue United and Salthill Devon are in action in the second round of fixtures in the FAI National League this weekend.
Following a historic opening day last weekend, Mervue United look to build on their draw to Cockhill Celtic when they travel to Lucan United. Salthill Devon bid to make it two wins from two as they welcome TU Dublin to the west.
Lucan United V Mervue United
Mervue United look to build on their draw to Cockhill Celtic when they travel to Lucan United.
Brendan O'Connor's side put in a resilient performance to share the spoils with Cockhill Celtic at Fahy's Field last weekend. A late penalty from Gavin Smyth earned his side the point, in a game where they needed to be resolute and withstand pressure.
Cockhill Celtic were the brighter in possession but Mervue dug their heels in. The deadlock was broken in the 47th minute and it looked like the game was only heading one way. The drama came in the third minute of additional time.
A loose ball after a late scramble in the box struck the Cockhill Celtic defender's arm, and the referee pointed to the spot. Smyth stepped up to coolly dispatch his spot-kick.
This is Lucan United's first game of the season as they weren't in action last weekend. Kick-off is 3pm on Saturday in Copper Face Jacks Park.
Salthill Devon V TU Dublin
Salthill Devon bid to make it two wins from two as they welcome TU Dublin to the west.
The game was provisionally scheduled to take place in TU Dublin but due to pitch upgrade works being finalised at the venue, the fixture has been reversed and will take place at NFP Park on Sunday.
Greg Cunningham made a winning start to his managerial career as his side swept Letterkenny Rovers aside with a 4-1 victory. Winger Ben McDonnell put in a man-of-the-match display with a goal and two assists.
Salthill Devon reacted well to going a goal down in the first half. Timmy Molloy levelled the tie from the spot swiftly after to send the sides in deadlocked at the break. Cole Connolly made it 2-1 with a fine poacher's effort before McDonnell took the tie out of Letterkenny Rover's grasp to put his side 3-1 to the good. Joshua Keane Quinlivan put some gloss on the game making it 4-1 in added time.
TU Dublin also didn't play last weekend as they taste National League action for the first time against Salthill Devon. Kick-off is 2pm.
