LSL Senior Sunday: Bluebell United and Usher Celtic claim important wins as UCD fight back to draw with champions Lucan United

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Bluebell United stunned Leinster Senior Cup finalists St Mochta’s on Sunday afternoon in the Red Cow with a thumping 3-0 win.

Brian McCarthy’s men turned in a spirited performance against St Patrick’s Athletic in the Leinster Senior Cup final last week - though they were unable to carry that back into the league.

And it was a day to forget for them with midfielder Aaron Robinson sent off late on.

Nathan Benson gave Bell a 23rd minute lead before they doubled their advantage on the stroke of half-time via Moldovan Alexandr Leu.

Former Glenavon striker Josh Doyle rounded off the win in the second half as Bluebell recovered from last Wednesday’s 1-0 loss away to St Francis. 

Meanwhile, Usher Celtic’s impressive start to life in the top-flight continued with a 3-2 triumph over Maynooth Town.

A hat-trick from Graham Curran got them over the line despite goals from Maynooth pair Lewis McKeon and Paddy O’Sullivan.

Usher are now second in the table with Maynooth 12th and in the relegation zone.

Leaders Kilbarrack United were also held to a 1-1 draw at home to Malahide United as Rob Dunne’s penalty salvaged them a point after Jake O’Connor handed Malahide the lead.

Elsewhere, Lucan United let a two-goal lead slip at home to UCD in a 3-3 thriller at Westmanstown. 

Jamie Doyle’s first-half hat trick looked as though it would claim an important win for Keith Baker’s side.

Though a second half surge with Andreas Djurhuus and Rob Garvey scoring meant the Sky Blues picked up a point after Brian Mulcahy scored in the opening period.

There were also two scoreless draws over the weekend’s action in ties between Killester Donnycarney and Wayside Celtic, plus Tolka Rovers and Glebe North. Glebe are still searching for their first win of the season.



Meanwhile, Bangor Celtic drew 1-1 at home with St Francis as Jack O’Connor cancelled out Bangor Celtic’s opener through Ogi Lovic. 

Full table here.

Scorers here.

Fixtures here.

Results here.

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