Caolan Maltha was the hat-trick hero as Bonagee United put Milford to the sword in the Colin Breslin Cup.
Bonagee United 4 Milford United 1
By Chris McNulty at Dry Arch Park
Maltha netted the only goal of a tepid first half, but added two more in the second half while sub Charlie Cunnard added another.
Paul Higgins’ hosts were home and hosed thanks to Maltha, but Dylan Dorrian did pull one back for the Moyle View men.
Jason Martin and Maltha had chances early on for Bonagee.
Milford goalkeeper John Matthews saves well after Maltha connected to a Jack Murphy free kick.
Just before the half-hour, Maltha prodded Bonagee in front with a good finish.
Adam Murphy might have doubled the lead, but a cracking effort stung the inside of the Milford post.
Bonagee doubled the lead on 58 minutes as Maltha found the bottom corner.
Six minutes later, the Bonagee striker completed his treble as he tucked home a penalty.
Dorrian’s super finish reduced the deficit but Cunnard, who was initially denied by Matthews, converted at the second attempt.
