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Munster Junior Cup: Goals aplenty on thrilling weekend in Waterford

Munster Junior Cup: Goals aplenty on thrilling weekend in Waterford

Ten Waterford teams have progressed to the next round of the Munster Junior Cup after a thrilling weekend of action.

On Saturday, Shane Wyse and James Kennedy were on target in a 2-1 win for St. Joseph's AFC as they saw off Premier Division Tycor to progress to the next round.

Dungarvan United picked up their first win of the season away to Bohemians.

Despite going behind to Harry Phelan's opener, a brace from Stephen Rochford and a Shay Cotter strike secured a 3-1 success for the Kilrush men.

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Dean Walsh scored twice and Conor Whittle, Alex Phelan and Aaron O'Connor were also on target as Villa were 5-2 winners away to Carrick United.

Sam Sheppard and substitute Dara O'Brien grabbed two goals apiece as Tramore saw off St. Pauls 4-0.

Ferrybank were 4-2 winners at home to Ballinroad with the goals coming courtesy of a Tyler Dunphy hattrick and a Gavin Purcell effort.

Piltown cruised past Johnville as they romped to a 7-1 victory - Jack Carroll picked up the match ball as he fired a hattrick, while Eoin Smith scored twice and Ivan Moldovan and Jason Mulligan were also on the scoresheet.

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On Sunday, Hibernians recovered from a 2-0 deficit at half-time to defeat Southend United 3-2.

David Cooley, Ben Walshe and Adham Masood inspired the comeback for David Breen's side.

Tramore Rangers claimed a Premier Division scalp as they knocked out Waterford Crystal.

Conor McAlindon and Christopher Grace fired them to a 2-1 victory.

It finished 1-1 after 90 minutes between De La Salle 1A and Villa 1A before De La Salle progressed on penalties.

Portlaw United progress to the next round having been given a walkover against Kilmacow.

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