Pietrzyk grabs a hat-trick on historic day for Merlin Woods

The Mervue Utd Junior A team which defeated Corrib Celtic (5-3) in Saturday's Premier Division clash. Back row, left to right: Chris Carroll, Enda Curran, Lee Keogh, Colm Power, Paul Healy and Aaron Finnerty. Front row: Jason Molloy, Gary Bailey, Peter Walsh, Barry Moran and Daniel Brennan.

placeholder image — The Mervue Utd Junior A team which defeated Corrib Celtic (5-3) in Saturday's Premier Division clash. Back row, left to right: Chris Carroll, Enda Curran, Lee Keogh, Colm Power, Paul Healy and Aaron Finnerty. Front row: Jason Molloy, Gary Bailey, Peter Walsh, Barry Moran and Daniel Brennan.

There was magic in the air out Doughiska way on Sunday morning as newly promoted Merlin Woods/Medtronic registered their first ever win the Western Hygiene Supplies Premier Division with an impressive 6-3 win over Loughrea.

Young Polish native, Mateusz Pietrzyk, took the main scoring honours with a hat-trick, as Shane Costello, Walosson Silva and Vasile Todosi all added to the tally of the home side who led 4-1 at the break.

Darren Creaven, Brian Kenny and Gavin Shaughnessy were all on the mark for the visiting side, who trailed throughout a competitive encounter.

The weekend also saw Salthill Devon continue to impress with their early season form as they were always in command in a 3-1 home win over the defending champions Athenry.

Mike Fox and Brian Conlon provided the assists as Josh Marvesley finished off two opening half goals, as they enjoyed a comfortable advantage at the interval. While the visitors pulled one back through an own goal, they seldom looked like they would threaten again and it was Jason Murphy who settled the contest with a cracking 25 yard effort from outside the box.

The win moves Devon to second position in the table as they made it three wins from four starts, but they still trail table toppers Mervue United who made it four from four with a difficult 5-3 win over Corrib Celtic at Fahy’s Field.

A crucial penalty save by Colm Power played a huge part as Gareth Gorman's charges just about hung on to their pefect record. The home side had initially gained a three goal lead and then lost it, and it took Power's save to keep out Chris Greaney's spot kick with the game in the balance at 4-3.

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