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Published Date: 13 August 2009
DONEMANA for the second year in a row will contest the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup after defeating Dublin side Pembroke by four wickets at the Holm.
They had a few anxious moments before James McBrine came to his sides rescue with a splendid innings.

Limavady failed to make it an all North West final when they lost out in Dublin to Leinster by eight runs under the Duckworth Lewis method.

In the only league game played on Saturday, Bready defeated Brigade who have now lost their last five games, while on Monday evening Trevor Britton's men secured another victory, this time at Strabane.

There is a double header of games this weekend as things get very tight especially at the top of the table.

Brigade v Limavady
The Beechgrove side are on a terrible roll at the moment they have lost their last five games and they must be relieved that they picked up victories earlier in the season. They played a number of youngsters last week but they all failed however they will need time.

Limavady now have only the league title to play for after their Irish Senior cup exit last week, they also have serious challengers for the title in Bready and Strabane, that all said they should win this one.
Prediction: Limavady.

Donemana v Glendermott
The home side are now out of the title reckoning but what a season they are having, already Northern Bank cup winners they now have their big all Ireland cup final coming up in September, they will want to continue winning.

The visitors are just two points above bottom club Coleraine and they know that they probably need at least one more win for survival it is unlikely to come here.
Prediction: Donemana.

Coleraine v Killymallaght
What a massive game this is for the Bannsiders, they know that relegation is staring them in the face. They also know that this is one of their remaining games that they have a chance of winning.

The 'Mallaght are still in the relegation dog fight on just six points, they to know that a win here would probably guarantee survival, a difficult game to call with the home side a tentative choice.
Prediction: Coleraine.

Bready v Eglinton
Trevor Britton's side are in with a real chance of winning the title, after their convincing win at Strabane on Monday night a result that takes them to the top of the table, in their remaining games they don't have to play any of their rivals and three of their remaining games are at home, it would be a well deserved achievement if they were to go all the way.

Eglinton are merely fulfilling fixtures so there is no pressure on them, they have had a disappointing season but will still finish mid table.
Prediction: Bready.

Fox Lodge v Strabane
The Foxies will be keen to put one over their neighbours and with wins over Limavady in the league and Donemana in the Faughan Valley Cup they will feel confident of taking another big scalp.

Strabane, whose bowling has been their weakness this season, know that they can't afford to lose another game if they are to capture the title and with Donemana visiting the Park on Sunday this will be a defining weekend for them.
Prediction: Strabane.

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  • Last Updated: 13 August 2009 9:48 AM
  • Source: Londonderry Sentinel
  • Location: Waterside
 
 

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