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Local Soccer; Waterford Premier League round-up from the weekend's action

Local Soccer; Waterford Premier League round-up from the weekend's action
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Ferrybank maintained their unbeaten record in the Premier League on Sunday morning when they proved far to strong for Tramore Rangers at The Orchard.

Adrian Rockett gave them the lead after 18 minutes. The same player netted again ten minutes later. Sean Duffy made it 3-0 on 39 minutes. Kevin Hurley got in on the act from the penalty spot on the hour mark.

Daithi Purcell pulled a goal back for Rangers shortly afterwards but normal service was resumed on 75 minutes when Paul Phelan scored for the leaders.

Rangers remain rooted to the bottom with just one point. Final score; Tramore Rangers 1 Ferrybank 5.

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Tramore AFC remain in joint second place after they defeated Ballinroad one nil in Graun Park. Tom Carney scored the only goal of the contest two minutes into the second half. Final score;Tramore AFC 1 Ballinroad 0

Waterford Crystal have cemented their third place position following their two nil victory over Dungarvan United at Crystal Park.

Nathan Phelan (43) and Michael Hearne (81) were the net finders fior the hosts. Final score; Waterford Crystal 2 Dungarvan United 0

Ferrybank have got a total 21 points from 7 games played. Tramore have also got 21 points but they have played 11 games. Waterford Crystal have banked 18 points from their 9 matches.

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Tramore Rangers are bottom with just one point from 9 games. Southend United who lost 4-1 to Hibernians on Sunday are second from bottom with 6 points from their 7 games.

(Reporting courtesy of Matt Keane)

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