ATHLONE, Ireland (Interstat) — Treaty United scored twice and held off Athlone for a 2-1 victory on Friday. Mark Byrne opened the scoring for Treaty United in the 16th minute. Ben Feeney doubled the lead in the 75th. Brian McManus scored for Athlone in the 90th. Treaty United’s Ronan Lynch was booked in the 25th minute. Treaty United’s substitutions involved Whelan, Feeney, Byrne and Manning. Athlone’s substitutions involved Lomboto, Connolly and Cleary. The win leaves Treaty United with one win and one loss in the competition and one win and one loss across all competitions. Athlone also stands at one win and one loss in the competition and one win and one loss overall. Treaty United had lost to UC Dublin in its previous competition match, and Athlone had beaten Cork City in its previous competition match. Byrne, McManus and Feeney were the key performers. Treaty United will host Cobh Ramblers next. Athlone will visit Longford.