Sion Swifts march Into Irish Junior Cup last 32 with convincing win

fonaCAB Craig Stanfield Junior Cup

Sion Swifts....4

Riverdale....1

SION Swifts booked their place in the last 32 of the Irish Junior Cup with an impressive 4-1 victory over Riverdale FC at Melvin Arena on Saturday.

It was Riverdale who struck first, taking the lead inside the opening 10 minutes, but Swifts wasted little time in responding.

Robbie Conway got the hosts back on level terms with a well-taken goal to make it 1-1.

Swifts carried that momentum into the second half and made the perfect start after the restart.

Conway was played through on goal once again and calmly finished to put Swifts 2-1 in front, grabbing his second goal of the afternoon.

The home side continued to press to extend their lead and put the game beyond doubt with two late goals.

Niall Coyle found the net to extend the advantage before the talismanic Mark Roarty added a fourth to cap off a fantastic afternoon for Swifts.

The final whistle confirmed a deserved 4-1 victory, ensuring Swifts progress to the last 32 of the Irish Junior Cup.

"Big thanks to Dixie’s Bar for their matchday sponsorship this week."

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