A 27 minute hat-trick from TJ McCluskey saw St Roch’s run out 3-2 winners at James McGrory Park. Things started brightly for the Ants when BRIAN HENDERSON scored his first goal for the club after 11 minutes, finishing from close range after a great run and shot by Miller. 3 Minutes later and St Roch’s were level. TJ MCCLUSKEY firing past the diving Baker in the Ants goal with a fine turn and shot. Still with only 17 minutes on the clock the game saw it’s third goal when MCCLUSKEY was played in by a quick free kick and made no mistake as he slotted home his and the home sides second. Showing they have resolve and bottle the Ants pulled it back to 2-2 after 22 minutes, a fine move saw Gordon find Miller on the left wing, he cut the ball back to Maxwell who played a delightful pass through to WULLIE DUNCAN and the Ants top scorer made no mistake to level up. The winning goal was scored in the 27th minute when MCCLUSKEY got the break of the ball in a tackle and slid the ball past Baker into the same corner as his other two. St Roch’s were reduced to ten men right on half time when Maguire picked up a straight red for a tackle on Maxwell but despite their man advantage in the second half and a few great chances, the Ants slipped to defeat.
