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06 Sept 2025

WATCH: Mayo soccer side score wonder-goal in six-goal thriller

Sean Vahey's top-corner goal was the pick of the bunch as Ballinrobe Town and Ballina Town locked horns in the Elverys Sports Super League

WATCH: Mayo soccer side score wonder-goal in six-goal thriller

Sean Vahey prepares to shoot for Ballinrobe Town vs Ballina Town in the Elverys Sports Super League

There may have been 75 goals in the Mayo soccer leagues this weekend, however its highly doubtful that any bettered this superb finish from Sean Vahey in the game between his Ballinrobe Town and Ballina Town.

Vahey's strike was venomous.  the 22-year old took a touch with his right foot and set up the ball nicely on the edge of the area.  From there, he unleashed a thunderous strike from his right boot into the top left-hand corner, leaving Emmet Peynton powerless in the Ballina net.

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Unfortunately for Vahey, his 32nd-minute screamer to put the visitors ahead was as good as it got, as Dylan McKee and PJ Gilmartin's second-half goals helped Ballina Town to a 4-2 win.

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