Courts to strong

Lincoln Courts did more than enough to defeat Tullyally on Saturday.

Two goals from Matthew Smyth helped Lincoln Courts cruise to a comfortable 3-1 win over ten men Tullyally.

However it was experienced midfielder Mark Hamilton, who ran the show in midfield for Courts.

The one-time striker, has dropped into centre-midfield and his composure and passing, particularly in the first half, ensured Courts desevedly won the points.

Captain Stephen Mooney, who played alongside Hamilton, was also super throughout and capped off a fine display with a second half goal.

Tullyally suffered another defeat this time to Lincoln Courts, on Saturday.

Mooney set-up the opener on four minutes, as his powerful header from the half-way line caught out the home side’s defence and the alert Smyth, broke in behind before firing home past goalkeeper Conlan Kelly.

The game was effectively over on 25 minutes as Courts added a second and Tullyally defender Richard McFaul was sent-off.

Smyth showed great skill to get some space inside the box, before seeing his goalbound strike tipped over by McFaul, referee Cyril Hargan rightfully pointed to the spot and showed the defender a straight red card; before Smyth slotted the ball home from 12 yards.

On 40 minutes, more good play by Smyth ended with his right wing centre finding Hamilton, but the midfielder saw his close range header saved by Kelly.