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Athlone TownDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
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| 15 October 2021 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Draw hands Treaty vital point
Kieran Hanlon’s 74th minute penalty gave Treaty United the all important point to rubber stamp their play-off spot, after a 1-1 draw with Athlone Town in Limerick.
This penalty cancelled out a 25th minute strike from the impressive James Doona. The result ends Athlone Town’s faint hopes of securing a play-off spot of their own.
Athlone had led this contest for nearly an hour an Paul Doolin will rue not getting a second goal, as his side were on top against a lacklustre Treaty outfit. But, backed by over 1,500 home fans Treaty got on top and secured their place in the top five, a spot which they’ve occupied for almost all of this season.
Home captain Jack Lynch was forced onto the home bench, having been delayed on-route to the game, owing to traffic congestion due to an earlier road traffic collision on the Limerick-Galway motorway. Tommy Barrett was able to recall Seán Guerins and Marc Ludden to the starting XI.
Michael Schlingermann was smart early on to deny ex-Athlone attacker Joel Coustrain.
James Doona opened the scoring on 25 minutes, after firing a couple of early efforts wayward. He was allowed to cut in onto his favoured right foot and sent a low-bullet to the net for a well taken goal.
Coustrain hobbled of prior to the interval as Treaty lacked the energy shown so often this season. Kurtis Byrne should have done better prior to half-time, sending a shot over the Treaty crossbar.
The game defining goal arrived on 74 minutes. Sub Armshaw forced a decent save from Schlingermann, but the ex-Sligo Rovers stopper was unable to gather the rebound and tripped the on-rushing Hanlon .
The Limerick native drilled home the spot-kick for his fifth goal of the campaign. Athlone finished this contest with little to trouble Ryan, a disappointing end to a season that promised a lot in the opening weeks.
Treaty now face a pair of away games to finish off the 27 league games, while Athlone entertain Cobh Ramblers on the final evening.
Timeline
Past Meetings
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(Series 20)
2 - 1LOI Women's Premier Division
Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Treaty United |
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(Round 17)
1 - 4LOI Men's First Division
Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Treaty United |
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(Series 11)
2 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Jackman Park Treaty United v Athlone Town |
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(Round 8)
1 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Jackman Park Treaty United v Athlone Town |
2 - 7eLOI-Group B
Online Event Athlone Town v Treaty United |
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(Series 2)
3 - 3LOI Women's Premier Division
Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Treaty United |
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(Series 1 - Group 2)
2 - 3LOI Women's Premier Division
Markets Field Treaty United v Athlone Town |
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(Series 6)
3 - 2LOI Women's Premier Division
Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town v Treaty United |
Ground
| Markets Field |
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| Markets Field, Limerick City, County Limerick, Munster, V94 AY9C, Ireland |
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Treaty United secure a point and are guaranteed a play-off spot.
Bryan Murphy comes on for Kieran Hanlon for his Treaty debut.
Kieran Hanlon wins a penalty and slots it home for the leveler! He followed up a rebound and was brought down by Schlingermann.
Armshaw is booked for a forceful challenge.
McCann is booked.
McNamara is cautioned for a cynical foul on Sobowale.
Kieran Hanlon draws a good save from the visiting keeper, drilling low at goal from 20 yards. Callum McNamara is also denied moments later with a good header.
We are back underway as the referee blocks a Byrne shot!
Half-time with Athlone in the lead, unfortunately for them, Cabinteely are also winning.
Doona again, this time breaking onto a loose ball, has a stinging shot, which is saved well by Ryan.
Doona again, this time breaking onto a loose ball, has a stinging shot, which is saved well by Ryan.
Coustrain hobbles off with Willie Armshaw.
Kurtis Byrne really should have doubled his sides lead, setting a shot over from close range.
An acrobatic effort from Kieran Hanlon steers a Marc Ludden cross on target.
Doona's goal was excellent. After a couple of earlier warnings, he cuts in from the left on a mazy dribble and pings a shot, right footed, beyond Tadhg Ryan. Great goal.
James Doona opens the scoring, a great individual goal.
Doona sends a shot well over.
Joel Coustrain almost opens the scoring, he sends a right footed shot low to Schlingermann's left but the former Sligo 'keeper is equal to it. A great opening.
Tadhg Ryan denies captain Kurtis Byrne. A routine save but there was decent power behind it.
James Doona hits the side netting with an effort, having cut in from the left wing.
James Doona hits the side netting with an effort, having cut in from the left wing.
A first corner of the game is for Treaty and it is cleared for a second. Schlingermann gathers the second.
Kick-off here in Limerick. Athlone go long straight from kick-off.
Treaty United captain, Jack Lynch, is on the bench, as he is not here due to a traffic delay coming from Clare.
We still await the teams here but Sean Guerins looks set to return to the home line-up. Clyde O'Connell certainly misses out.
Hello from Limerick. Treaty United and Athlone Town is set for a 7.45pm Kick-off. Having just walked the pitch, I can say, WOW, what a surface.