5-star hoops reach semi-final
2010-02-20, 15:52:38
WKD Intermediate Cup Rd5: Ballymoney United 0 Donegal Celtic 5 (at Celtic Park)
Donegal Celtic striker Stephen O'Neill scored twice as the hoops progressed to the semi-final of the WKD Intermediate Cup for the second successive season.
Beaten in last season's final, Celtic dominated this game and took a first-half lead through Liam Watson. O'Neill scored the second goal before Thomas Lambe contined his recent good form in front of goal with a third.
Ciaran Gargan delivered the fourth with a fine free-kick in the 60th minute and seconds later O'Neill hit the fifth after turning Lambe's cross into the United net.
Celtic were without suspended Paul McVeigh, Paul McAreavey and Jim McMenimen while on-loan 'keeper Paul McKane was again between the posts for first-choice Declan Brown who is recovering from a hand injury.
Celtic face Larne at Celtic Park on Tuesday in a crucial Championship league game.
Pic: Jim McMenimen is not available for Saturday's cup tie
