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Match Pictures by Ken Keenan Zak O’Neill took the lead for Cabo in the 22nd minute. Kieran Marty Waters slotted home after a good one two on the break on 37 minutes. Joe Manley rattled the cross bar from 40 yards out but soon after, Cabo’s Kevin Knight scored a penalty on 71 minutes. Town’s
After our defeat to Cabinteely last night in the Playoff Second Leg that marks the end of our season, many of our players and staff tweeted their reactions and gave thanks to the fans and staff and showed their love and appreciation for the club. Many thanks to our hard working squad, staff and volunteers, and also thanks to all our sponsors and supporters in 2019. We will see you all again in 2020.
#cmondetown 🔴⚫️
Gutted after last night’s result which means our season finishes. A tough way to go out on penalties. Lads gave us everything they had. So proud of our team,staff,supporters & club & I want to thank you all. We will be back. Also well done and best of luck to all @Cabinteely_FC
— Daire Doyle (@dairedoyle80) October 12, 2019
Absolutely gutted!! thanks to @LongfordTownFC for everything the players are unbelievable and the staff are second to none! The fans have been brilliant!! Also want to thank @WexfordFC for everything they done for me this year also 👍🤜🏻
— jack doherty (@jackdoc11) October 11, 2019
What a beautiful game it is ❤️ I love this club, from the people I’ve met, the experiences I’ve had and the faces I’ve seen every weekend out to support. It’s been a season full of highs and it’s a shame we couldnt get promoted this year. ❤️ Come. On. De. Town 🙌
— Karl chambers (@Karlchamberss) October 11, 2019
And just like that it’s all over 😢 this group of players, staff and club deserves so much more this season but that’s football, just want to say thanks to all the @LongfordTownFC fans for there support all year they’ve been incredible 🔴⚫️
— Anto Breslin (@BreslinAnto) October 11, 2019
Gutted! All of our hard work counts for nothing at the end, sorry to all of the fans who supported us home and away this year they were unbelievable, an absolute pleasure to play with this group of lads devastated that it didn’t end with promotion, A top top club @LongfordTownFC
— Dean Byrne (@DeanoByrne10) October 11, 2019
Gutted is an understatement what a group of lads and what a dressing room to be in , thank you to the fans for the whole year what a club ❤️❤️@LongfordTownFC pic.twitter.com/WlpKMYvdD0
— Aodh Dervin (@dervin_aodh) October 11, 2019
Absolutely gutted to lose on penos tonight. Huge thanks to @LongfordTownFC it’s been a fantastic season which has unfortunately came to an end. A wonderful bunch of players and staff! Congrats to @Cabinteely_FC on a brilliant season and best of luck to both sides next week ⚽️🔴⚫️
— Lee (@Lee_steacy) October 11, 2019
Cabinteely have continued their fairy-tale promotion hunt with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Longford Town – with Stephen McGuinness’ heroics sealing their passage to face Drogheda next week.
For Longford, their season is over despite a gallant effort, with its ending coming in the most cruel way possible via a penalty shootout.
Full match report on extratime.ie
Longford Town: Lee Steacy; Shane Elworthy (Joe Manley ‘104), Conor Kenna, Michael McDonnell; Jack Doherty, Dylan Grimes (Peter Hopkins ’75), Paul O’Conor; Dean Byrne (Sam Verdon ’72), Aaron Dobbs, Adam Evans (Aodh Dervin ’95)
Subs not used: Sean Boyd, Karl Chambers, Luke Dennison
Booked: Conor Kenna (’49), Adam Evans (’87)
Sent off: None
Cabinteely: Stephen McGuinness; Jack Tuite, Eoin Massey, Conor Keeley, Keith Dalton (Yuta Sasaki ’87); Jack Hudson, Paul Fox, Kieran ‘Marty’ Waters (Luke Clucas ‘112); Zak O’Neill (Shane Barnes ‘110), Rob Manley, Karl Manahan (Daniel Blackbyrne ’62)
Subs not used: Peter Quinlan, Dean Casey, Jonny Carlin
Booked: Rob Manley (’31), Zak O’Neill (’90), Yuta Sasaki (‘120+2)
Sent off: None
Referee: Alan Patchell
Attendance: 992
A few pics from an incident packed encounter, close shaves, and near misses in front of a large crowd. Our season may be over but these players have given us great memories – thanks Daire & the management team and of course the squad itself.
Special guest Joe Doran, receiving his Town Jersey from Samantha Gavigan, Bobby Stocks, Mags Healion and Mary Sexton King before tonight’s game.
We will be back. C’mon de Town.
