Kerry FC will aim to maintain cup momentum in league tie with UCD
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Kerry FC manager Colin Healy has challenged his players to take the confidence boost from last week's Sports Direct FAI Cup victory over Athlone Town and carry the momentum into Friday night's First Division clash against UCD at Mounthawk Park.
After four successive league defeats, the hosts bounced back to advance to the last sixteen of the cup with a 2-1 victory over the midlanders. Substitutes Joe Adams and Kennedy Amechi were on the mark in a thrilling comeback triumph.
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