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Even as both sides warmed up on the Westside pitch, there was uncertainty as to whether this Western Hygiene Supplies Premier Division tie would go ahead, such was the strength of the wind and sheeting rain that lashed all present. Eventually referee Patsy Forde declared the pitch playable, a decision Corrib Rangers will have no complaints about in hindsight after putting together a comprehensive performance which saw them hit the target no fewer than five times.

While the quality on offer at South Park last Saturday afternoon was at best mediocre, the passion and will to win of both sides was evident to all in the healthy crowd. Such fervour may have prevented the two form teams from performing to their optimal, but it also lent itself to a nail-biting and feisty city derby.

Gale force wind, biting rain and soft underfoot conditions at Laurel Park on Sunday morning all combined to make flowing football almost impossible in this First Division tie. Corrib Rangers’ second string side came into this tie third in the table and eager to get into the habit of closing out victories, dropping points recently due to conceding late equalisers and letting leads slip. Loughrea’s season has a decidedly different purpose, with avoiding relegation being the only aim.