Republic of Ireland Are Impressive on Day One of the International Challenge Cup
Play got underway in the 2013 International Challenge Cup at 2pm this afternoon in the East Cork town of Youghal.
The Republic of Ireland took to the tables against France, with local man Brendan Cooney, Corks Greg Casey, Wexfords Rodney Goggins and Dublins Stephenn Merrigan all in action and play continued through the evening on a roll on roll off system and play continues throughout tomorrow with a 9am start until the closing session at 8pm.
There were some standout performances from the Irish team as Aaron Tobin who knocked in a three frames to nil win and a 131 clearance on the way.
Michael Judge and Rodney Goggins are undefeated and Robert Murphy is in sparkling form going into day two.
There is 1 point awarded for each frame won:
Results from Day One:
Greg Casey ROI 1 – 1 Ahmed Ben Roissi Fr
Rodney Goggins ROI 2 – 0 Rene Vaxelaire Fr
Brendan Cooney ROI 2 – 0 Gilles Grezskowiak Fr
Stephen Merrigan ROI 1 – 1 Stephane Ochoiski
Robert Murphy ROI 2 – 0 Declan Brennan NI
Ray McAlister NI 2 – 0 Ahmed Ben Roissi Fr
Michael Judge ROI 1 – 1 Darren Dornan NI
Frank Sarsfield ROI 1 – 1 Kieran McMahon NI
Robert Murphy ROI 2 – 0 Rene Vaxelaire Fr
Robert Murphy ROI 2 – 0 Declan Brennan NI
Michael Judge ROI 2 – 0 Ahmed Ben Roissi
Patrick Wallace NI 0 – 2 Greg Casey ROI
Aaron Tobin ROI 3 – 0 Eamon Ferris NI
Dermott Loughran NI 2 – 1 Stephane Ochoiski Fr
Frank Sarsfield ROI 2 – 0 Daniel Poly Fr
Kenny Wight ROI 3 – 0 Connell Doherty NI
Christopher Cooney NI 2 – 1 Michael Kane NI
Lee Walsh ROI 1 – 2 Peter Berryman 2
Stephen Merrigan ROI 0 – 2 Ray McAlister NI
Rodney Goggins ROI 1 – 1 Kieran McMahon NI
Kieran McMahon NI 2 – 0 Rene Vaxelaire Fr
Day One Standings
Repubic of Ireland 47 Points
Nortthern Ireland 21 Points
France 9 Points
Play continues tomorrow here in Co. Cork…………..
