The SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys U14 league returns tomorrow with four key fixtures to be decided.
Togher Celtic currently sit top the table in the SuperValu U14 league with 4 points from their opening two league games. Togher defeated Clonakilty Youths 3-1 on the opening day of the season and followed up that result with a hard fought 2-2 draw away to Drinagh Rangers. Celtic will have home advantage tomorrow against Harbour United with a 12:30 kick off. The Union Hall side are newcomers to the U14 league this season and have already suffered two defeats to Riverside Athletic and Skibbereen. A home win is the expected result in Togher tomorrow.
Ballydehob entertain reigning U14 title-holders Drinagh Rangers in Rathravane at 11am. The two clubs enjoyed contrasting fortunes in the National Cup last weekend. Ballydehob lost 3-0 at home to Greenwood. Drinagh recorded a fantastic 4-1 win over Springfield Ramblers A to qualify for the first round with goals from Alfie Hyland, Michael Collins and Darren Sweetnam(2). Ballydehob have three points from their opening two games. Their recorded an impressive 5-0 victory away to Clonakilty AFC Youths last time out. A Tadgh O’Mahony hat trick inspired that win and Ballydehob will need a similar performance if they are to defeat Drinagh tomorrow.
Bay Rovers are at home to Clonakilty AFC Youths in Kealkil at noon. Rovers recorded a superb 3-1 win away to Glounthaune United with Padraigh Cronin, Gerry Harrington and Tom O’Sullivan scoring the winning goals. AFC Youths have suffered two disappointing defeats at the hands of Togher Celtic and Ballydehob so far this season. Bay will be expected to pick up all three points from this encounter.
Bunratty United and Clonakilty AFC clash in Town Park Schull at 1pm. United recorded a famous 4-2 win away to Castleview in the National Cup last weekend with Sean Evans(2), Gavin McIntaggart and Eddie Goggin all finding the net. AFC were knocked out of the U14 National cup last Sunday by Waterford side, Ardmore. Clonakilty put in a commendable performance with Stephen Vickery and Conor O’Brien scoring two consolation goals. Bunratty United will start as clear favourites tomorrow but Clonakilty AFC have the potential to cause an upset.
The much anticipated clash between Skibbereen and Lyre Rovers has been postponed with Lyre deciding to take their cancellation this weekend. Skibbereen Under11’s are the sole SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League representatives in the U11 National Cup this weekend. Skibb entertain Kilreen Celtic from the Cork Schoolboys League in the Preliminary Round of the competition at the Baltimore Road Ground tomorrow.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
SuperValu WCSL U14
Ballydehob vs. Drinagh Rangers in Rathravane Ballydehob at 11am
Bay Rovers vs. Clonakilty AFC Youths in Lisheens Kealkil at Noon
Bunratty United vs. Clonakilty AFC in Town Park Schull at 1pm
Togher Celtic vs. Harbour United in Togher at 12:30
Skibbereen vs. Lyre Rovers - Postponed with Lyre Rovers taking cancellation
U11 National Cup Preliminary Round
Skibbereen vs. Kilreen Celtic in Baltimore Road Skibbereen
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
WCSL U16 Match Report
SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League U16 Match Report
COMPEITION: U16 National Cup - Preliminary Round
TEAMS: Skibbereen vs Cobh Ramblers
DATE: Sat 22nd Sept 2007
VENUE: Baltimore Road Skibbereen
FINAL SCORE: Skibbereen 1 Cobh Ramblers 7
SCORERS: Mark Collins (Skibb)
John Corcoran (4), Kristian Dennehy (2) and Shane Geasley (Cobh)
Cobh Ramblers recorded a comfortable 7-1 victory away to Skibbereen in an U16 National Cup Preliminary Round tie in the Baltimore Road Ground on Saturday. 4 goals from the excellent John Corcoran and a brace from the impressive Kristian Dennehy earned Cobh a well deserved victory.
The game kicked off on in brilliant sunshine on the immaculate playing surface in Skibbereen. The home side were missing some regular first team players and looked nervous in the opening exchanges. Cobh Ramblers settled quickly and passed with more authority thanks to Kristian (son of the famous Mia) Dennehy in the centre of the pitch.
Ramblers went ahead in the 1st minute when John Corcoran raced through and gave Donagh McCarthy no chance with a terrific shot. McCarthy was called into action to deny Cobh a second with a point-blank save in the 5th minute. Skibb’s Danny O’Donovan began to cause the visitors defence problems with his pace on the left wing. Cobh continued to dominate and it was no surprise when John Corcoran slid home his second of the afternoon from 10 yards to give the visitors a 2-0 lead. Ramblers were springing the Skibb offside trap with alarming ease and added a third in the 19th minute. Corcoran completed his hat trick with a sublime volley from the edge of the box. Darragh Leonard tested Kevin McCarthy with a free kick before Ramblers scored a fourth after 23 minutes. John Corcoran was allowed far too much room on the edge of the penalty area and slipped a pass to the unmarked Shane Geasley. The Cobh striker made no mistake to leave the score 4-0 to Cobh at the interval.
The second half was played at a more pedestrian pace with Ramblers well in control. Further goals from Kristian Dennehy and a fourth from John Corcoran made sure of the result. Despite the lop-sided score line the home side re-grouped and never let their heads drop.
Skibbereen played some excellent football in the second half and grabbed a consolation goal late in the game. Mark Collins got behind the Ramblers defence and finished confidently to the back of the net. It was no more than the hosts deserved for a much improved second half performance. Cobh Ramblers took less than a minute to respond. Kristian Dennehy grabbed his second of the game with a fantastic curling effort into the top corner to complete the scoring.
The home side can have little complaint about the final result. Cobh Ramblers were by far the better side and physically stronger in almost every position. Based on this performance Ramblers are certain to have a major say in the latter stages of this year's U16 National Cup competition. Skibbereen will bounce back from this defeat and are more than capable of making the U16 play-offs at the end of the season.
Best for Cobh included John Corcoran, Kristian Dennehy and Ross O’Donovan-Wyatt also impressed for the visiting side. For Skibbereen there were excellent displays from Thomas Hegarty, Darragh Leonard, Danny O'Donovan and Dan MacEoin.
Skibbereen: Donnagh McCarthy, Conor MacKahay, Trevor Roycroft (Capt), Jack O'Sullivan, Jack O'Driscoll, James Davis, Paidi Crowley, Thomas Hegarty, Danny O'Donovan, Mark Collins, Darragh Leonard, Rudi Henwood, Shane Hourihan, Dan MacEoin and Martin Murphy.
Cobh Ramblers: Kevin McCarthy, Gary Collins, Tadgh Lawton, Ross O'Donovan-Wyatt (Capt), Gavin Fitzgerald, David Collins, Gary Halpin, Kristian Dennehy, John Corcoran, Shane Geasley, Jordan O'Leary, Eoin O'Riordan, James O'Dwyer and Stephen Madine.
Referee: John Desmond (WCSL)
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COMPEITION: U16 National Cup - Preliminary Round
TEAMS: Skibbereen vs Cobh Ramblers
DATE: Sat 22nd Sept 2007
VENUE: Baltimore Road Skibbereen
FINAL SCORE: Skibbereen 1 Cobh Ramblers 7
SCORERS: Mark Collins (Skibb)
John Corcoran (4), Kristian Dennehy (2) and Shane Geasley (Cobh)
Cobh Ramblers recorded a comfortable 7-1 victory away to Skibbereen in an U16 National Cup Preliminary Round tie in the Baltimore Road Ground on Saturday. 4 goals from the excellent John Corcoran and a brace from the impressive Kristian Dennehy earned Cobh a well deserved victory.
The game kicked off on in brilliant sunshine on the immaculate playing surface in Skibbereen. The home side were missing some regular first team players and looked nervous in the opening exchanges. Cobh Ramblers settled quickly and passed with more authority thanks to Kristian (son of the famous Mia) Dennehy in the centre of the pitch.
Ramblers went ahead in the 1st minute when John Corcoran raced through and gave Donagh McCarthy no chance with a terrific shot. McCarthy was called into action to deny Cobh a second with a point-blank save in the 5th minute. Skibb’s Danny O’Donovan began to cause the visitors defence problems with his pace on the left wing. Cobh continued to dominate and it was no surprise when John Corcoran slid home his second of the afternoon from 10 yards to give the visitors a 2-0 lead. Ramblers were springing the Skibb offside trap with alarming ease and added a third in the 19th minute. Corcoran completed his hat trick with a sublime volley from the edge of the box. Darragh Leonard tested Kevin McCarthy with a free kick before Ramblers scored a fourth after 23 minutes. John Corcoran was allowed far too much room on the edge of the penalty area and slipped a pass to the unmarked Shane Geasley. The Cobh striker made no mistake to leave the score 4-0 to Cobh at the interval.
The second half was played at a more pedestrian pace with Ramblers well in control. Further goals from Kristian Dennehy and a fourth from John Corcoran made sure of the result. Despite the lop-sided score line the home side re-grouped and never let their heads drop.
Skibbereen played some excellent football in the second half and grabbed a consolation goal late in the game. Mark Collins got behind the Ramblers defence and finished confidently to the back of the net. It was no more than the hosts deserved for a much improved second half performance. Cobh Ramblers took less than a minute to respond. Kristian Dennehy grabbed his second of the game with a fantastic curling effort into the top corner to complete the scoring.
The home side can have little complaint about the final result. Cobh Ramblers were by far the better side and physically stronger in almost every position. Based on this performance Ramblers are certain to have a major say in the latter stages of this year's U16 National Cup competition. Skibbereen will bounce back from this defeat and are more than capable of making the U16 play-offs at the end of the season.
Best for Cobh included John Corcoran, Kristian Dennehy and Ross O’Donovan-Wyatt also impressed for the visiting side. For Skibbereen there were excellent displays from Thomas Hegarty, Darragh Leonard, Danny O'Donovan and Dan MacEoin.
Skibbereen: Donnagh McCarthy, Conor MacKahay, Trevor Roycroft (Capt), Jack O'Sullivan, Jack O'Driscoll, James Davis, Paidi Crowley, Thomas Hegarty, Danny O'Donovan, Mark Collins, Darragh Leonard, Rudi Henwood, Shane Hourihan, Dan MacEoin and Martin Murphy.
Cobh Ramblers: Kevin McCarthy, Gary Collins, Tadgh Lawton, Ross O'Donovan-Wyatt (Capt), Gavin Fitzgerald, David Collins, Gary Halpin, Kristian Dennehy, John Corcoran, Shane Geasley, Jordan O'Leary, Eoin O'Riordan, James O'Dwyer and Stephen Madine.
Referee: John Desmond (WCSL)
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Saturday, September 22, 2007
WCSL U12 Match Report & RoundUp
SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League U12 Match Report
COMPEITION: U12 National Cup - Preliminary Round
TEAMS: Drinagh Rangers vs. Togher Celtic
DATE: Sat 22nd Sept 2007
VENUE: Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh
FINAL SCORE: Drinagh 3 Togher 1
SCORERS: Jake King (2) and Gary Lordan (Drinagh)
Niall Crowley (Togher)
Drinagh Rangers defeated Togher Celtic 3-1 in the Preliminary Round of the U12 National Cup in Cannon Crowley Park last Saturday. Goals from Jake King and Gary Lordan gave the home side a deserved victory in an all SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League - National Cup tie.
Togher's Shane Crowley and Jake Inglis tested Drinagh goalkeeper, Conor O'Mahony, with a couple of long range efforts in the opening minutes. The home side should have taken the lead with their very first attack when Gary Lordan broke free of the Celtic defence. The Drinagh striker was denied a certain goal thanks to a brave stop from Jamie Reardon. Jake Inglis curled a free kick just wide of the upright as the frantic pace to the match showed no signs of letting up.
Drinagh had started well and caused some early moments of panic in the Togher defence but were caught napping when Niall Crowley put the visiting side ahead after 9 minutes. Crowley gained possession on the left wing and set off on a mazy dribble. The Togher winger slalomed past two defenders, cut inside and slipped a shot underneath the advancing Conor O'Mahony. Drinagh's response was immediate with Jake King turning a shot goalwards from the edge of the penalty area only to be denied by a stunning save from Jamie Reardon.
The home side were enjoying the majority of the possession but were unable to convert their chances. Togher were beginning to sit back on their 1-0 lead and defending deep from the edge of their penalty area. Celtic were made to pay for not building on their early lead when Drinagh equalised after 15 minutes. Jake King showed great reactions to stab the ball home after Riordan could only parry a rasping free kick from Don O'Driscoll. What the game lacked in quality it more than made up for in commitment and effort. Niall Crowley and Gary Lordan exchanged chances at either end. The half ended with the side’s level at 1-1.
Togher began the second half in determined mood and had the home side's defence on the back foot in the opening minutes. The game was delicately poised at 1-1 with the next goal crucial to the eventual outcome of the cup tie. A Wayne Rooney-like run from Jake King tore through the Togher defence only for the striker to shoot narrowly over.
The visitors were made to pay for not capitalising on all their possession when Drinagh took the lead in the 40th minute. Jamie Reardon pulled off a remarkable save to deny Stephen Crowley but Gary Lordan reacted quickest and turned the rebound into the net. Togher almost equalised when a Niall Crowley shot took a wicked deflection but O'Mahony scrambled to save.
Togher Celtic continued to press forward and as a result left gaping holes in defence. Drinagh took advantage and one counter attack left King with a one-on-one with Jamie Reardon but somehow the Drinagh striker managed to skew his shot wide. Celtic were visibly tiring as their huge second half efforts began to take its toll.
The home side made sure of the win with a third and clinching goal after 55 minutes. Jake King poached from close range to seal the win and send Drinagh Rangers into the first round of the U12 National Cup.
Jamie Reardon had a fine game in goal for Togher. Stephen Farrell, Owen Murray, Jake Inglis, Shane Crowley and Niall Crowley also put in commendable performances for the visitors. Conor O'Mahony, Kevin Dullea, Stephen Crowley and Don O'Driscoll were the pick of Drinagh's best players. It was the combined efforts and goals of strikers; Jake King and Gary Lordan that eventually swung the tie in Rangers' favour. Drinagh Rangers reward for overcoming the challenge of Togher is a First Round National Cup tie with - on the -th of October.
Drinagh Rangers: Conor O'Mahony, Seamus Murphy, Kevin Dullea (Captain), Odhran Connolly, Donal O'Donovan, Stephen Crowley, Don O'Driscol, Padraigh Cronin, Jack O'Sullivan, Jake King, Gary Lordan, Jamie Hurley, Diarmuid Kelly, Sam Kingston, Darren Collins, Ciaran Hurley and Dominic Fernandez.
Togher Celtic: Jamie Riordan, Thomas Daly, Stephen Farrell, Stephen O'Leary, Owen Murray, Syephen Connolly, Oisin Tremayne, Jake Inglis (Captain), Kenny Lynch, Shane Crowley, Niall Crowley, Andrew Doyle, James Coughlan, Danny Collins, Rian Hayden, Martin Murphy, Ronan O'Callaghan, Paul Collins, Jeremy O'Sullivan, Denis Kelleher and Michael Murray.
Referee: Anthony McDermott (WCSL)
SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League – Weekend Roundup
The SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League enjoyed a fantastic return in the U12, U14 and U16 National Cups with 10 teams gaining victories in their Preliminary Round ties.
U12 Nat Cup
Bunratty defeated Everton of the Cork Schoolboys League 4-0 in Rathvane on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Arron Barry, Fionn Hurley, Clodagh O'Callaghan and Conor O'Driscoll earned the home side a memorable victory. United face an away trip against either Midleton or Waterloo in the next round. Durrus recorded and emphatic 4-1 win at home to Park United. Eoghan O'Dwyer was the hero for Durrus with an inspiring hat trick. Brian O'Regan completed the scoring for the home side who are away to Greenwood A or Springfield Ramblers next. There was disappointment for Clonakilty AFC who were knocked out by Corinthian Boys A in an eight goal thriller in Ballyvackey. An Eoin Ryan hat trick made it 3-3 with only 5 minutes to go. Two late efforts from the Corinthians earned the Cork side a narrow 5-3 victory. Cian Crowley, Cian O'Callaghan and Eoin Ryan all impressed for Clon. Skibbereen rounded off a great weekend for the West Cork U12 Division with a fantastic 4-3 win in Crosshaven.
U14 Nat Cup
Skibbereen came from 2-0 down to Inishvilla to record a tremendous 3-2 away victory. A Dan MacEoin brace brought the sides level before Rudi Henwood snatched a dramatic late winner for Skibbereen. Ballydehob lost at home 3-0 to Greenwood and a severely depleted Togher Celtic were no match for Ringmahon Rangers despite Daniel Twomey scoring a late consolation. Bay Rovers won 3-1 away to Glounthane United thanks to goals from Padraigh Cronin, Gerry Harrington and Tom O’Sullivan. Drinagh Rangers accounted for Springfield Ramblers A in Cannon Crowley Park. Ranger’s impressive 4-1 victory came courtesy of goals from Alfie Hyland, Darren Sweetnam (2) and Michael Collins. Bunratty United enjoyed a tremendous 4-2 away win at Castleview. Sean Evans (2), Gavin MacIntaggart and Eddie Goggin scored the goals to give Bunratty a home tie with either Casement Celtic or Kilreen in the next round. Clonakilty AFC suffered a heavy defeat at home to Ardmore on Sunday morning. Stephen Vickery and Conor O’Brien were on the score sheet for the home side.
U16 Nat Cup
Bunratty United defeated fellow West Cork side, Togher Celtic 8-7 on penalties after a pulsating 2-2 draw. Sean Deasy and Dan O’Sullivan scored for Togher and Jack Twomey and Ger O’Callaghan for Bunratty in normal time. Daniel Hickey saved in the shootout for Bunratty before Michael Bailey made sure of the win with the decisive spot kick. Drinagh Rangers recorded a 4-1 win at home to Buttevant on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Jamie Walsh, Daniel Hayes, Paul Crowley and a cracker from Shane Connolly earned Rangers a famous victory. Drinagh are away to Ballincollig in the next round. An under strength Skibbereen were comprehensively beaten 7-1 by an impressive Cobh Ramblers side in Baltimore Road on Saturday afternoon. Mark Collins scored a late consolation for Skibb. Bay Rovers U16 first outing of the season ended in a 3-0 defeat at home to Leeds on Sunday.
SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League - TEAM OF THE WEEK
Skibbereen U14 - Coming from 2-0 down to win away 3-2 at Inishvilla in U14 National Cup
SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League - PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Eoghan O'Dwyer, Durrus U12 - Magnificent hat-trick that inspired Durrus to 4-1 victory over Park United in U12 National Cup
WEEKEND RESULTS
Thurs 20th Sept
SuperValu U12 League - Group 1
Leeside 1 Lyre Rovers 4
Sat 22nd Sept
U12 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Drinagh Rangers 3 Togher Celtic 1
Clonakilty AFC 3 Corinthian Boys A 5
Bunratty United 4 Everton 0
Durrus 4 Park United 1
U14 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Innishvilla 2 Skibbereen 3
Ballydehob 0 Greenwood 3
Castleview 2 Bunratty United 4
Drinagh Rangers 4 Springfield Ramblers A 1
Glounthaune United 1 Bay Rovers 3
Ringmahon Rangers 7 Togher Celtic 1
U16 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Castleview v Clonakilty AFC - Walkover awarded to Castleview
Togher Celtic 2 Bunratty United 2 - Bunratty won 8-7 on pens
Drinagh Rangers 4 Buttevant 1
Skibbereen 1 Cobh Ramblers 7
Sunday 23rd
U14 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Clonakilty AFC 2 Ardmore 10
U12 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Crosshaven 3 Skibbereen 4
U16 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Bay Rovers 0 Leeds 3
COMPEITION: U12 National Cup - Preliminary Round
TEAMS: Drinagh Rangers vs. Togher Celtic
DATE: Sat 22nd Sept 2007
VENUE: Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh
FINAL SCORE: Drinagh 3 Togher 1
SCORERS: Jake King (2) and Gary Lordan (Drinagh)
Niall Crowley (Togher)
Drinagh Rangers defeated Togher Celtic 3-1 in the Preliminary Round of the U12 National Cup in Cannon Crowley Park last Saturday. Goals from Jake King and Gary Lordan gave the home side a deserved victory in an all SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League - National Cup tie.
Togher's Shane Crowley and Jake Inglis tested Drinagh goalkeeper, Conor O'Mahony, with a couple of long range efforts in the opening minutes. The home side should have taken the lead with their very first attack when Gary Lordan broke free of the Celtic defence. The Drinagh striker was denied a certain goal thanks to a brave stop from Jamie Reardon. Jake Inglis curled a free kick just wide of the upright as the frantic pace to the match showed no signs of letting up.
Drinagh had started well and caused some early moments of panic in the Togher defence but were caught napping when Niall Crowley put the visiting side ahead after 9 minutes. Crowley gained possession on the left wing and set off on a mazy dribble. The Togher winger slalomed past two defenders, cut inside and slipped a shot underneath the advancing Conor O'Mahony. Drinagh's response was immediate with Jake King turning a shot goalwards from the edge of the penalty area only to be denied by a stunning save from Jamie Reardon.
The home side were enjoying the majority of the possession but were unable to convert their chances. Togher were beginning to sit back on their 1-0 lead and defending deep from the edge of their penalty area. Celtic were made to pay for not building on their early lead when Drinagh equalised after 15 minutes. Jake King showed great reactions to stab the ball home after Riordan could only parry a rasping free kick from Don O'Driscoll. What the game lacked in quality it more than made up for in commitment and effort. Niall Crowley and Gary Lordan exchanged chances at either end. The half ended with the side’s level at 1-1.
Togher began the second half in determined mood and had the home side's defence on the back foot in the opening minutes. The game was delicately poised at 1-1 with the next goal crucial to the eventual outcome of the cup tie. A Wayne Rooney-like run from Jake King tore through the Togher defence only for the striker to shoot narrowly over.
The visitors were made to pay for not capitalising on all their possession when Drinagh took the lead in the 40th minute. Jamie Reardon pulled off a remarkable save to deny Stephen Crowley but Gary Lordan reacted quickest and turned the rebound into the net. Togher almost equalised when a Niall Crowley shot took a wicked deflection but O'Mahony scrambled to save.
Togher Celtic continued to press forward and as a result left gaping holes in defence. Drinagh took advantage and one counter attack left King with a one-on-one with Jamie Reardon but somehow the Drinagh striker managed to skew his shot wide. Celtic were visibly tiring as their huge second half efforts began to take its toll.
The home side made sure of the win with a third and clinching goal after 55 minutes. Jake King poached from close range to seal the win and send Drinagh Rangers into the first round of the U12 National Cup.
Jamie Reardon had a fine game in goal for Togher. Stephen Farrell, Owen Murray, Jake Inglis, Shane Crowley and Niall Crowley also put in commendable performances for the visitors. Conor O'Mahony, Kevin Dullea, Stephen Crowley and Don O'Driscoll were the pick of Drinagh's best players. It was the combined efforts and goals of strikers; Jake King and Gary Lordan that eventually swung the tie in Rangers' favour. Drinagh Rangers reward for overcoming the challenge of Togher is a First Round National Cup tie with - on the -th of October.
Drinagh Rangers: Conor O'Mahony, Seamus Murphy, Kevin Dullea (Captain), Odhran Connolly, Donal O'Donovan, Stephen Crowley, Don O'Driscol, Padraigh Cronin, Jack O'Sullivan, Jake King, Gary Lordan, Jamie Hurley, Diarmuid Kelly, Sam Kingston, Darren Collins, Ciaran Hurley and Dominic Fernandez.
Togher Celtic: Jamie Riordan, Thomas Daly, Stephen Farrell, Stephen O'Leary, Owen Murray, Syephen Connolly, Oisin Tremayne, Jake Inglis (Captain), Kenny Lynch, Shane Crowley, Niall Crowley, Andrew Doyle, James Coughlan, Danny Collins, Rian Hayden, Martin Murphy, Ronan O'Callaghan, Paul Collins, Jeremy O'Sullivan, Denis Kelleher and Michael Murray.
Referee: Anthony McDermott (WCSL)
SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League – Weekend Roundup
The SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League enjoyed a fantastic return in the U12, U14 and U16 National Cups with 10 teams gaining victories in their Preliminary Round ties.
U12 Nat Cup
Bunratty defeated Everton of the Cork Schoolboys League 4-0 in Rathvane on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Arron Barry, Fionn Hurley, Clodagh O'Callaghan and Conor O'Driscoll earned the home side a memorable victory. United face an away trip against either Midleton or Waterloo in the next round. Durrus recorded and emphatic 4-1 win at home to Park United. Eoghan O'Dwyer was the hero for Durrus with an inspiring hat trick. Brian O'Regan completed the scoring for the home side who are away to Greenwood A or Springfield Ramblers next. There was disappointment for Clonakilty AFC who were knocked out by Corinthian Boys A in an eight goal thriller in Ballyvackey. An Eoin Ryan hat trick made it 3-3 with only 5 minutes to go. Two late efforts from the Corinthians earned the Cork side a narrow 5-3 victory. Cian Crowley, Cian O'Callaghan and Eoin Ryan all impressed for Clon. Skibbereen rounded off a great weekend for the West Cork U12 Division with a fantastic 4-3 win in Crosshaven.
U14 Nat Cup
Skibbereen came from 2-0 down to Inishvilla to record a tremendous 3-2 away victory. A Dan MacEoin brace brought the sides level before Rudi Henwood snatched a dramatic late winner for Skibbereen. Ballydehob lost at home 3-0 to Greenwood and a severely depleted Togher Celtic were no match for Ringmahon Rangers despite Daniel Twomey scoring a late consolation. Bay Rovers won 3-1 away to Glounthane United thanks to goals from Padraigh Cronin, Gerry Harrington and Tom O’Sullivan. Drinagh Rangers accounted for Springfield Ramblers A in Cannon Crowley Park. Ranger’s impressive 4-1 victory came courtesy of goals from Alfie Hyland, Darren Sweetnam (2) and Michael Collins. Bunratty United enjoyed a tremendous 4-2 away win at Castleview. Sean Evans (2), Gavin MacIntaggart and Eddie Goggin scored the goals to give Bunratty a home tie with either Casement Celtic or Kilreen in the next round. Clonakilty AFC suffered a heavy defeat at home to Ardmore on Sunday morning. Stephen Vickery and Conor O’Brien were on the score sheet for the home side.
U16 Nat Cup
Bunratty United defeated fellow West Cork side, Togher Celtic 8-7 on penalties after a pulsating 2-2 draw. Sean Deasy and Dan O’Sullivan scored for Togher and Jack Twomey and Ger O’Callaghan for Bunratty in normal time. Daniel Hickey saved in the shootout for Bunratty before Michael Bailey made sure of the win with the decisive spot kick. Drinagh Rangers recorded a 4-1 win at home to Buttevant on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Jamie Walsh, Daniel Hayes, Paul Crowley and a cracker from Shane Connolly earned Rangers a famous victory. Drinagh are away to Ballincollig in the next round. An under strength Skibbereen were comprehensively beaten 7-1 by an impressive Cobh Ramblers side in Baltimore Road on Saturday afternoon. Mark Collins scored a late consolation for Skibb. Bay Rovers U16 first outing of the season ended in a 3-0 defeat at home to Leeds on Sunday.
SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League - TEAM OF THE WEEK
Skibbereen U14 - Coming from 2-0 down to win away 3-2 at Inishvilla in U14 National Cup
SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League - PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Eoghan O'Dwyer, Durrus U12 - Magnificent hat-trick that inspired Durrus to 4-1 victory over Park United in U12 National Cup
WEEKEND RESULTS
Thurs 20th Sept
SuperValu U12 League - Group 1
Leeside 1 Lyre Rovers 4
Sat 22nd Sept
U12 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Drinagh Rangers 3 Togher Celtic 1
Clonakilty AFC 3 Corinthian Boys A 5
Bunratty United 4 Everton 0
Durrus 4 Park United 1
U14 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Innishvilla 2 Skibbereen 3
Ballydehob 0 Greenwood 3
Castleview 2 Bunratty United 4
Drinagh Rangers 4 Springfield Ramblers A 1
Glounthaune United 1 Bay Rovers 3
Ringmahon Rangers 7 Togher Celtic 1
U16 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Castleview v Clonakilty AFC - Walkover awarded to Castleview
Togher Celtic 2 Bunratty United 2 - Bunratty won 8-7 on pens
Drinagh Rangers 4 Buttevant 1
Skibbereen 1 Cobh Ramblers 7
Sunday 23rd
U14 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Clonakilty AFC 2 Ardmore 10
U12 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Crosshaven 3 Skibbereen 4
U16 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Bay Rovers 0 Leeds 3
Friday, September 21, 2007
WCSL - Weekend Preview
There are 16 SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League teams involved in U12, U14 and U16 National Cup Preliminary Round ties tomorrow. This weekend marks the busiest fixture list of the season for the West Cork clubs as they take on the cream of the Cork Schoolboys League in the National Cup.
U16 National Cup
Match of the day is in the Baltimore Road where Skibbereen entertain Cobh Ramblers in the preliminary round of the U16 National Cup. It promises be quite a game with the visit of one of the most prestigious clubs in Munster and Irish Soccer. Ramblers will provide the hosts with a massive challenge in their attempt to reach the first round proper. The West Cork side have some talented players so an exciting, open game is eagerly anticipated. Drinagh Rangers entertain Buttevant in Cannon Crowley Park with a 2:30pm kick off. Clonakilty AFC U16's are one of the few West Cork sides to have been drawn away from home in the Preliminary Round. Clon make an early morning journey to O'Sullivan Park to take on Castleview with a 10:30am start time.
There is an all SuperValu W.C.S.L. game with Togher Celtic at home to fellow U16 divisional side, Bunratty United at 12:30. The home side finished runners-up in both the U16 League and Cup competitions last season and home advantage may swing the tie in their favour. West Cork is guaranteed to have at least one representative in the first round, irrespective of the final result. Bay Rovers have home advantage in Lisheens, Kealkil for the visit of Leeds on Sunday with a 2:30pm kick off.
U14 National Cup
Only two SuperValu West Cork clubs have been handed home ties in the Preliminary Round of the U14 National Cup. Ballydehob have been drawn at home to Greenwood in Rathvane while Drinagh Rangers face the challenge of Springfield Ramblers A in Cannon Crowley Park tomorrow afternoon.
Skibbereen are the first West Cork U14 team in action tomorrow at 10:30am, away to Inishvilla in Skevanish. Togher Celtic U14's must travel to Ringmahon Park to face the challenge of Ringmahon Rangers with a 2pm kick off. Bay Rovers are also on the road and face Glounthaune United in Glenmore Park at 1:30pm. The Castleview and Bunratty United tie kicks off at 12:15 in O'Sullivan Park tomorrow. Clonakilty AFC and Ardmore clash in Ballyvackey, Clonakilty at 11:45am on Sunday morning.
U12 National Cup
The Under 12 draw has been kind to West Cork with four clubs handed home advantage tomorrow. Clonakilty AFC host Corinthian Boys A in Ballyvackey at noon. Durrus face Park United in the Community Field, Durrus, at 3pm while Bunratty United entertain Everton in Town Park, Schull at 2:30pm. There is another all SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League tie with Drinagh Rangers and Togher Celtic clashing in Cannon Crowley Park at noon. Skibbereen are the only U12 West Cork team given an away tie in the Preliminary Round against Crosshaven in Camden at 2:30pm on Sunday.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
Sat 22nd Sept
U12 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Drinagh Rangers v Togher Celtic in Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh at 11am
Clonakilty AFC v Corinthian Boys A in Ballyvackey Clonakilty at Noon
Bunratty United v Everton in Town Park Schull at 2:30pm
Durrus v Park United in Community Field Durrus at 3.00pm
U14 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Innishvilla v Skibbereen in Skevanish at 10.30am
Ballydehob v Greenwood in Rathravane, Ballydehob at noon
Castleview v Bunratty United in O'Sullivan Park at 12.15pm
Drinagh Rangers v Springfield Ramblers A in Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh at 12:45
Glounthaune United v Bay Rovers in Glenmore Park at 1.30pm
Ringmahon Rangers v Togher Celtic in Ringmahon Park at 2.00pm
U16 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Castleview v Clonakilty AFC in O'Sullivan Park at 10.30am
Togher Celtic v Bunratty United in Togher at 12:30
Drinagh Rangers v Buttevant in Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh at 2:30pm
Skibbereen v Cobh Ramblers in Baltimore Road Skibbereen at 2:30pm
Sunday 23rd
U12 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Crosshaven v Skibbereen in Camden at 2.30pm
U14 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Clonakilty AFC v Ardmore in Ballyvackey Clonakilty at 11:45am
U16 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Bay Rovers v Leeds in Lisheens Kealkil at 2:30pm
U16 National Cup
Match of the day is in the Baltimore Road where Skibbereen entertain Cobh Ramblers in the preliminary round of the U16 National Cup. It promises be quite a game with the visit of one of the most prestigious clubs in Munster and Irish Soccer. Ramblers will provide the hosts with a massive challenge in their attempt to reach the first round proper. The West Cork side have some talented players so an exciting, open game is eagerly anticipated. Drinagh Rangers entertain Buttevant in Cannon Crowley Park with a 2:30pm kick off. Clonakilty AFC U16's are one of the few West Cork sides to have been drawn away from home in the Preliminary Round. Clon make an early morning journey to O'Sullivan Park to take on Castleview with a 10:30am start time.
There is an all SuperValu W.C.S.L. game with Togher Celtic at home to fellow U16 divisional side, Bunratty United at 12:30. The home side finished runners-up in both the U16 League and Cup competitions last season and home advantage may swing the tie in their favour. West Cork is guaranteed to have at least one representative in the first round, irrespective of the final result. Bay Rovers have home advantage in Lisheens, Kealkil for the visit of Leeds on Sunday with a 2:30pm kick off.
U14 National Cup
Only two SuperValu West Cork clubs have been handed home ties in the Preliminary Round of the U14 National Cup. Ballydehob have been drawn at home to Greenwood in Rathvane while Drinagh Rangers face the challenge of Springfield Ramblers A in Cannon Crowley Park tomorrow afternoon.
Skibbereen are the first West Cork U14 team in action tomorrow at 10:30am, away to Inishvilla in Skevanish. Togher Celtic U14's must travel to Ringmahon Park to face the challenge of Ringmahon Rangers with a 2pm kick off. Bay Rovers are also on the road and face Glounthaune United in Glenmore Park at 1:30pm. The Castleview and Bunratty United tie kicks off at 12:15 in O'Sullivan Park tomorrow. Clonakilty AFC and Ardmore clash in Ballyvackey, Clonakilty at 11:45am on Sunday morning.
U12 National Cup
The Under 12 draw has been kind to West Cork with four clubs handed home advantage tomorrow. Clonakilty AFC host Corinthian Boys A in Ballyvackey at noon. Durrus face Park United in the Community Field, Durrus, at 3pm while Bunratty United entertain Everton in Town Park, Schull at 2:30pm. There is another all SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League tie with Drinagh Rangers and Togher Celtic clashing in Cannon Crowley Park at noon. Skibbereen are the only U12 West Cork team given an away tie in the Preliminary Round against Crosshaven in Camden at 2:30pm on Sunday.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
Sat 22nd Sept
U12 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Drinagh Rangers v Togher Celtic in Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh at 11am
Clonakilty AFC v Corinthian Boys A in Ballyvackey Clonakilty at Noon
Bunratty United v Everton in Town Park Schull at 2:30pm
Durrus v Park United in Community Field Durrus at 3.00pm
U14 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Innishvilla v Skibbereen in Skevanish at 10.30am
Ballydehob v Greenwood in Rathravane, Ballydehob at noon
Castleview v Bunratty United in O'Sullivan Park at 12.15pm
Drinagh Rangers v Springfield Ramblers A in Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh at 12:45
Glounthaune United v Bay Rovers in Glenmore Park at 1.30pm
Ringmahon Rangers v Togher Celtic in Ringmahon Park at 2.00pm
U16 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Castleview v Clonakilty AFC in O'Sullivan Park at 10.30am
Togher Celtic v Bunratty United in Togher at 12:30
Drinagh Rangers v Buttevant in Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh at 2:30pm
Skibbereen v Cobh Ramblers in Baltimore Road Skibbereen at 2:30pm
Sunday 23rd
U12 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Crosshaven v Skibbereen in Camden at 2.30pm
U14 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Clonakilty AFC v Ardmore in Ballyvackey Clonakilty at 11:45am
U16 National Cup - Preliminary Round
Bay Rovers v Leeds in Lisheens Kealkil at 2:30pm
Saturday, September 15, 2007
WCSL - U12 Match Report & Roundup
SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League - Match Report
COMPEITION: SuperValu Under 12 West Cork Schoolboys League - Group 2
TEAMS: Dunmanway Town U12 vs Clonakilty AFC Youths U12
DATE OF MATCH: Sat 15th Sept 2007 - KO 12:30
VENUE: Mullough, Dunmanway
FINAL SCORE: Dunmanway Town U12 6 Clonakilty AFC Youths U12 0
SCORERS: Killian O'Donovan(2), Dylan O'Driscoll, John Kelly, Dens White and Raymond O'Brien (Dunmanway)
Dunmanway Town marked their debut in Group2 of the SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys U12 league with a comfortable 6-0 win at home to Clonakilty AFC Youths in Mullough last Saturday.
The game kicked off in sweltering heat on the excellent playing surface in Mullough. The Dunmanway Town club deserve immense credit for preparing and maintaining such a fantastic pitch. John Kelly had the first chance of the afternoon but AFC Youths net minder Eoin Barrett made a fine stop. Town enjoyed the majority of possession in the opening 10 minutes with Killian O'Donovan and Dylan O'Driscoll also going close.
Clonakilty finally settled into the game and forced a succession of corners which had the Town defence on the back foot. In the 8th minute Mark Crowley flashed a brilliant shot across the Dunmanway goal for Clonakilty's best effort of the opening half. Robert Kingston was fouled on the edge of the Dunmanway penalty. Mark Crowley stepped up but his curled effort was safely gathered by Tom Murphy.
Dunmanway should have taken the lead in the 11th minute. The increasingly influential Killian O'Donovan released John Kelly. The Town striker flicked a pass to Dylan O'Driscoll who shot over the crossbar when well placed. Clonakilty were under increasing pressure from their kick-outs and Dunmanway eventually took advantage. The hosts went 1-0 ahead thanks to a tremendous Killian O'Donovan shot from the edge of the penalty area. Clonakilty Youths were reeling now and Dunmanway doubled their lead within 2 minutes. Dylan O'Driscoll was on hand to finish off a flowing move with a rocket into the top corner that gave Barrett no chance. 2-0 to Dunmanway Town and they were good value for that lead.
The AFC Youths fought hard to get back in the game with Mark Crowley and Cian O’Mahony to the fore. Jack Williams and Emmett O'Gorman were working overtime in the heart of the AFC Youths defence in an effort to keep the Dunmanway strikers in check. Dunmanway Town made it 3-0 in the 20th minute when Killian O’Donovan grabbed is second of the game. O’Donovan - who was having a terrific game in midfield - angled a precise shot into the bottom corner and the points were secure.
Clonakilty responded with a fantastic move involving Cian O’Donovan, Daniel Kelleher and Mark Crowley which ended with Crowley arrowing a shot just wide of the upright. Dunmanway were still well in control and added a fourth right on half time. Dylan O’Driscoll expertly controlled a clearance on his chest and passed to John Kelly. The Dunmanway striker instantly turned and volleyed to the back of the net for a fine goal.
The second half was dominated by Dunmanway Town who capitalised on all their possession by adding a further two goals. Eoin Barrett pulled off a world class save to deny John Kelly at the beginning of the half but was powerless to prevent a fifth goal soon after. Denis White reacted quickest after a goalmouth scramble to make it 5-0. Raymond O’Brien turned in a Billy O ‘Flynn cross to complete the scoring late on. To their credit Clonakilty AFC Youths never allowed their heads to drop and kept going right up to the final whistle. The visitors could have no complaints though with Dunmanway running out deserving winners.
The host’s victory was based on an excellent all-round team performance. Killian O'Donovan played a captain's role with two goals and deservedly took the man of the match award. The twin strike-force of Dylan O'Driscoll and John Kelly gave the Clonakilty Youths defence a torrid afternoon. Both strikers got on the score sheet and combined well throughout the match. Danny O'Leary in defence and Aidan O'Donovan in midfield also impressed for the hosts. Despite the heavy loss, Clonakilty AFC Youths enjoyed some fine individual performances from Eoin Barrett, Emmett O'Gorman and Mark Crowley. Centre-back, Jack Williams stood out as Clon's best player on the day.
Dunmanway Town U12: Tom Murphy, Danny O'Leary, Jonathan O'Sullivan, Seadhna Crowley, Denis White, Killian O'Donovan (Captain), Owen Lavers, Maurice Herlihy, Aidan O'Donovan, John Kelly, Dylan O'Driscoll, Conor White, Joseph O'Sullivan, Billy O'Flynn, James O'Neill, Raymond O'Brien, Sean Daly, Damien Crowley, Cathal O'Donovan and Thomas White.
Clonakilty AFC Youths U12: Eoin Barrett, Sean Conway, Emmett O'Gorman, Jack Williams, Darragh O'Mahony, Mark Crowley, Cian O'Donovan (Captain), Robert Kingston, Daniel Kelleher, Darragh McCullough, Fergus Jayes, Stephen O'Brien, Eoin O'Neill and Issac Hicks.
Referee: Shane Goggin (WCSL)
SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League – Weekend Roundup
Togher Celtic U14 went top of the SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys U14 league thanks to a 2-2 draw in Drinagh on Saturday morning. Drinagh Rangers U14 had the better of the opening exchanges but Eric Crowley and Paul Shanahan each missed good chances. The home side eventually took the lead in the 10th minute with Michael Collins finding the net. Togher responded immediately with a Ciaran Bosma free kick to level the scores. There was nothing to choose between two evenly matched sides in an exciting second half. The game ebbed and flowed with both sides attacking at every opportunity. The visitors broke from defence with only 5 minutes remaining and substitute Mark Quinn pounced to give Togher a 2-1 lead. Drinagh fought back and grabbed a dramatic equaliser in the last minute. Michael Collins grabbed his and Ranger’s second of the game to leave the final score Drinagh Rangers 2 Togher Celtic 2. Best for Togher included Ciaran Bosma, Stephen O’Driscoll and Maurice Murphy. For Drinagh Eric Crowley, Peter O’Driscoll, Danny Allison and Michael Collins were the pick of the home side’s best players.
Drinagh Rangers: Liam Cahalane, Kieran O'Donovan, Eric Crowley, Peter O'Driscoll, Sean Walsh, Danny Allison, Alfie Hyland, James O'Mahony, Joseph Twohig, Michael Collins, Paul Shanahan, Oisin O'Sullivan and Daniel Lordan.
Togher Celtic: Rory Doyle, Ian Crowley, Liam Crowley, Ciaran Bosma (Captain), David Ring, Keith Daly, Brian O'Donovan, Kieran Daly, Stephen O'Driscoll, Maurice Murphy, Donal Rice, Eoghan O'Driscoll, Paul O'Regan, Daniel Twomey, Mark Quinn, Shane Cotter, Eoin O'Driscoll, Paul O'Regan, Richard Lynch, Shane O'Neill and Stephen Kingston.
SuperValu U14 League
Ballydehob U14 bounced back from their opening day defeat with a comprehensive 5-0 victory away to Clonakilty AFC Youths U14 in Ballyvackey on Saturday. Tadgh O'Mahony inspired the visitor's win with a tremendous individual display including a superb hat-trick. All the goals were scored in a one-sided first half with O'Mahony (3), Alan Cronin and David O'Mahony each finding the net. Skibbereen were too strong for Harbour United in Rosscarbery and came away with a facile win. Lyre Rovers made their U14 title aspirations known with an easy win at home to Riverside Athletic. Gearoid Barry, James Hayes, Shane O’Donovan, Scott Sheehan and Ethan Draper were all on the score sheet for Lyre.
Bay Rovers picked up their first points of the season with an excellent performance away to Clonakilty AFC. Rovers enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 win with two goals in either half. David Casey and Padraigh Cronin gave Rovers a half time 2-0 lead. Casey grabbed his second of the game thanks to a ferocious 30 yard screamer early in the second half. Nathan Wycherley completed the scoring for Bay although Clonakilty AFC managed a late consolation in the final minute of the game.
SuperValu U12 League
Bay Rovers opened their account for the season in U12 Group1 with a hard fought away win at Drinagh Rangers on Saturday morning. Two first half goals from Darren Cronin and Donal Casey secured the points for Rovers. Kevin Dullea, Don O'Driscoll and Seamus Murphy impressed for Drinagh. Donal Casey, Ayrton O'Shea, Mark Hines and Anthony Hanley were the pick of Bay Rovers performers.
SUPERVALU WEST CORK SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE - TEAM OF THE WEEK
Dunmanway Town U12 - Debut victory in U12 Group 2
SUPERVALU WEST CORK SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE- PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Tadgh O'Mahony - Ballydehob U14, for his superb individual hat-trick against Clonakilty AFC Youths U14
SUPERVALU WCSL WEEKEND RESULTS
Saturday 15th of September
U12 Group 1
Drinagh Rangers 0 Bay Rovers 2
U12 Group 2
Dunmanway Town 6 Clonakilty AFC Youths 0
U14 League
Clonakilty AFC Youths 0 Ballydehob 5
Clonakilty AFC 1 Bay Rovers 4
Drinagh Rangers 2 Togher Celtic 2
Harbour United 0 Skibbereen 6
Lyre Rovers 6 Riverside Athletic 0
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COMPEITION: SuperValu Under 12 West Cork Schoolboys League - Group 2
TEAMS: Dunmanway Town U12 vs Clonakilty AFC Youths U12
DATE OF MATCH: Sat 15th Sept 2007 - KO 12:30
VENUE: Mullough, Dunmanway
FINAL SCORE: Dunmanway Town U12 6 Clonakilty AFC Youths U12 0
SCORERS: Killian O'Donovan(2), Dylan O'Driscoll, John Kelly, Dens White and Raymond O'Brien (Dunmanway)
Dunmanway Town marked their debut in Group2 of the SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys U12 league with a comfortable 6-0 win at home to Clonakilty AFC Youths in Mullough last Saturday.
The game kicked off in sweltering heat on the excellent playing surface in Mullough. The Dunmanway Town club deserve immense credit for preparing and maintaining such a fantastic pitch. John Kelly had the first chance of the afternoon but AFC Youths net minder Eoin Barrett made a fine stop. Town enjoyed the majority of possession in the opening 10 minutes with Killian O'Donovan and Dylan O'Driscoll also going close.
Clonakilty finally settled into the game and forced a succession of corners which had the Town defence on the back foot. In the 8th minute Mark Crowley flashed a brilliant shot across the Dunmanway goal for Clonakilty's best effort of the opening half. Robert Kingston was fouled on the edge of the Dunmanway penalty. Mark Crowley stepped up but his curled effort was safely gathered by Tom Murphy.
Dunmanway should have taken the lead in the 11th minute. The increasingly influential Killian O'Donovan released John Kelly. The Town striker flicked a pass to Dylan O'Driscoll who shot over the crossbar when well placed. Clonakilty were under increasing pressure from their kick-outs and Dunmanway eventually took advantage. The hosts went 1-0 ahead thanks to a tremendous Killian O'Donovan shot from the edge of the penalty area. Clonakilty Youths were reeling now and Dunmanway doubled their lead within 2 minutes. Dylan O'Driscoll was on hand to finish off a flowing move with a rocket into the top corner that gave Barrett no chance. 2-0 to Dunmanway Town and they were good value for that lead.
The AFC Youths fought hard to get back in the game with Mark Crowley and Cian O’Mahony to the fore. Jack Williams and Emmett O'Gorman were working overtime in the heart of the AFC Youths defence in an effort to keep the Dunmanway strikers in check. Dunmanway Town made it 3-0 in the 20th minute when Killian O’Donovan grabbed is second of the game. O’Donovan - who was having a terrific game in midfield - angled a precise shot into the bottom corner and the points were secure.
Clonakilty responded with a fantastic move involving Cian O’Donovan, Daniel Kelleher and Mark Crowley which ended with Crowley arrowing a shot just wide of the upright. Dunmanway were still well in control and added a fourth right on half time. Dylan O’Driscoll expertly controlled a clearance on his chest and passed to John Kelly. The Dunmanway striker instantly turned and volleyed to the back of the net for a fine goal.
The second half was dominated by Dunmanway Town who capitalised on all their possession by adding a further two goals. Eoin Barrett pulled off a world class save to deny John Kelly at the beginning of the half but was powerless to prevent a fifth goal soon after. Denis White reacted quickest after a goalmouth scramble to make it 5-0. Raymond O’Brien turned in a Billy O ‘Flynn cross to complete the scoring late on. To their credit Clonakilty AFC Youths never allowed their heads to drop and kept going right up to the final whistle. The visitors could have no complaints though with Dunmanway running out deserving winners.
The host’s victory was based on an excellent all-round team performance. Killian O'Donovan played a captain's role with two goals and deservedly took the man of the match award. The twin strike-force of Dylan O'Driscoll and John Kelly gave the Clonakilty Youths defence a torrid afternoon. Both strikers got on the score sheet and combined well throughout the match. Danny O'Leary in defence and Aidan O'Donovan in midfield also impressed for the hosts. Despite the heavy loss, Clonakilty AFC Youths enjoyed some fine individual performances from Eoin Barrett, Emmett O'Gorman and Mark Crowley. Centre-back, Jack Williams stood out as Clon's best player on the day.
Dunmanway Town U12: Tom Murphy, Danny O'Leary, Jonathan O'Sullivan, Seadhna Crowley, Denis White, Killian O'Donovan (Captain), Owen Lavers, Maurice Herlihy, Aidan O'Donovan, John Kelly, Dylan O'Driscoll, Conor White, Joseph O'Sullivan, Billy O'Flynn, James O'Neill, Raymond O'Brien, Sean Daly, Damien Crowley, Cathal O'Donovan and Thomas White.
Clonakilty AFC Youths U12: Eoin Barrett, Sean Conway, Emmett O'Gorman, Jack Williams, Darragh O'Mahony, Mark Crowley, Cian O'Donovan (Captain), Robert Kingston, Daniel Kelleher, Darragh McCullough, Fergus Jayes, Stephen O'Brien, Eoin O'Neill and Issac Hicks.
Referee: Shane Goggin (WCSL)
SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys League – Weekend Roundup
Togher Celtic U14 went top of the SuperValu West Cork Schoolboys U14 league thanks to a 2-2 draw in Drinagh on Saturday morning. Drinagh Rangers U14 had the better of the opening exchanges but Eric Crowley and Paul Shanahan each missed good chances. The home side eventually took the lead in the 10th minute with Michael Collins finding the net. Togher responded immediately with a Ciaran Bosma free kick to level the scores. There was nothing to choose between two evenly matched sides in an exciting second half. The game ebbed and flowed with both sides attacking at every opportunity. The visitors broke from defence with only 5 minutes remaining and substitute Mark Quinn pounced to give Togher a 2-1 lead. Drinagh fought back and grabbed a dramatic equaliser in the last minute. Michael Collins grabbed his and Ranger’s second of the game to leave the final score Drinagh Rangers 2 Togher Celtic 2. Best for Togher included Ciaran Bosma, Stephen O’Driscoll and Maurice Murphy. For Drinagh Eric Crowley, Peter O’Driscoll, Danny Allison and Michael Collins were the pick of the home side’s best players.
Drinagh Rangers: Liam Cahalane, Kieran O'Donovan, Eric Crowley, Peter O'Driscoll, Sean Walsh, Danny Allison, Alfie Hyland, James O'Mahony, Joseph Twohig, Michael Collins, Paul Shanahan, Oisin O'Sullivan and Daniel Lordan.
Togher Celtic: Rory Doyle, Ian Crowley, Liam Crowley, Ciaran Bosma (Captain), David Ring, Keith Daly, Brian O'Donovan, Kieran Daly, Stephen O'Driscoll, Maurice Murphy, Donal Rice, Eoghan O'Driscoll, Paul O'Regan, Daniel Twomey, Mark Quinn, Shane Cotter, Eoin O'Driscoll, Paul O'Regan, Richard Lynch, Shane O'Neill and Stephen Kingston.
SuperValu U14 League
Ballydehob U14 bounced back from their opening day defeat with a comprehensive 5-0 victory away to Clonakilty AFC Youths U14 in Ballyvackey on Saturday. Tadgh O'Mahony inspired the visitor's win with a tremendous individual display including a superb hat-trick. All the goals were scored in a one-sided first half with O'Mahony (3), Alan Cronin and David O'Mahony each finding the net. Skibbereen were too strong for Harbour United in Rosscarbery and came away with a facile win. Lyre Rovers made their U14 title aspirations known with an easy win at home to Riverside Athletic. Gearoid Barry, James Hayes, Shane O’Donovan, Scott Sheehan and Ethan Draper were all on the score sheet for Lyre.
Bay Rovers picked up their first points of the season with an excellent performance away to Clonakilty AFC. Rovers enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 win with two goals in either half. David Casey and Padraigh Cronin gave Rovers a half time 2-0 lead. Casey grabbed his second of the game thanks to a ferocious 30 yard screamer early in the second half. Nathan Wycherley completed the scoring for Bay although Clonakilty AFC managed a late consolation in the final minute of the game.
SuperValu U12 League
Bay Rovers opened their account for the season in U12 Group1 with a hard fought away win at Drinagh Rangers on Saturday morning. Two first half goals from Darren Cronin and Donal Casey secured the points for Rovers. Kevin Dullea, Don O'Driscoll and Seamus Murphy impressed for Drinagh. Donal Casey, Ayrton O'Shea, Mark Hines and Anthony Hanley were the pick of Bay Rovers performers.
SUPERVALU WEST CORK SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE - TEAM OF THE WEEK
Dunmanway Town U12 - Debut victory in U12 Group 2
SUPERVALU WEST CORK SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE- PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Tadgh O'Mahony - Ballydehob U14, for his superb individual hat-trick against Clonakilty AFC Youths U14
SUPERVALU WCSL WEEKEND RESULTS
Saturday 15th of September
U12 Group 1
Drinagh Rangers 0 Bay Rovers 2
U12 Group 2
Dunmanway Town 6 Clonakilty AFC Youths 0
U14 League
Clonakilty AFC Youths 0 Ballydehob 5
Clonakilty AFC 1 Bay Rovers 4
Drinagh Rangers 2 Togher Celtic 2
Harbour United 0 Skibbereen 6
Lyre Rovers 6 Riverside Athletic 0
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Friday, September 14, 2007
WCSL - Weekend Preview
West Cork Schoolboys League - Weekend Preview
History was made in Ballyvackey last Wednesday evening when Ardfield U12s played their first ever match in the West Cork Schoolboys league. Clonakilty AFC were the hosts in an U12 Group 1 league fixture.
A large crowd was in attendance on a sun-kissed evening in Clonakilty to witness Ardfield making their debut in the U12 grade. Despite a promising start from the visitors it was Clonakilty AFC who capitalised on their early chances. The hosts grabbed a fortuitous lead in the opening minutes thanks to an own goal.
Jack Cowhig found the net from the edge of the penalty area 5 minutes later and AFC had a commanding 2-0 lead. Ardfield continued to surge forward and fought their way back into the match. The visitors should have opened their account for the season midway through the half but Jack Butler agonisingly rattled the upright from the penalty spot.
Clon's Jack O'Mahony began to stamp his authority on the game with an impressive first half display which yielded a stunning hat trick. Sean White added another not long before the break to guarantee all 3 points for Clonakilty. Ardfield never gave up but in truth, the game was over as a contest by half time. The second half petered out with AFC firmly in control.
Clonakilty AFC ran out deserving winners in the end and look a side more than capable of making the U12 play-offs this season. Jack O’Mahony, Sean White, Cian Crowley, Jack Cowhig and Paul Harte were the pick of Clon’s best players. Ardfield have a lot of hard work ahead of them but much to look forward to in the coming season. Dylan O’Sullivan, Jack Hurley, Jack Butler, Oisin Hayes and Aaron Hayes all impressed in Ardfield’s debut in U12 Group 1.
Clonakilty AFC: Niall McCarthy, Alan Creedon, Brian Chan, Ciam Crowley, David O'Mahony, Eoin Ryan, Sean White, Jack Cullinane, Jack O'Mahony, Jack Cowjih, Paul Harte, Cian O'Callaghan, Joe White, Paul O'Regan, Phillip Piollet, Rob McCarthy, Alex Gibbons, Keenan Zee, Killian Fitzgerald, Joshua Bradley, David Daly and Marcus Bateson.
Ardfield: Dylan O'Sullivan, Geoffry Schumacher, Jack Hurley, Aidan Aherne, Ewan Courtney, Shaun Goggin, Aaron Hayes, Fintan McKahey, Sean O'Connor, Jack Butler, Oisin Hayes, Ann Meaney, Peter Walsh, Brian Lombard, Cian McPeake and Connor Ryan.
Weekend Preview
There are two U12 fixtures to be completed tomorrow. Dunmanway Town U12’s make their debut at home to Clonakilty AFC U12 Youths in Dunmanway at 12:30. Drinagh Rangers U12 entertain Bay Rovers U12 in Drinagh with an 11am kick off.
The second round of fixtures in the West Cork Schoolboys U14 league are down for decision tomorrow. Drinagh Rangers entertain Togher Celtic in Canon Crowley Park at 12:30. Drinagh won the U14 double last season but face a determined Togher side fresh off a 3-1 opening day victory at home to Clonakilty AFC Youths.
There is a double-header in Ballyvackey where Clonakilty AFC entertain Bay Rovers and Clonakilty AFC Youths are set to clash with Ballydehob. The two Clon sides enjoyed contrasting fortunes a fortnight ago with AFC Youths going down 3-1 away to Togher and Clonakilty AFC winning 5-1 in Ballydehob. Martin Scally, Tadgh Casey, Gearoid Barry and Brian Hodnett were all on target in the win over Ballydehob. Bunratty go into the game on the heels of an impressive 3-0 in Kealkil where Sean Kelleher and Josh Lenz-Lipitch were amongst the goals.
Harbour United face Skibbereen in Rosscarbery at noon and Lyre Rovers clash with Riverside Athletic in the in Knockskeagh at 11:30am.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
Saturday 15th of September
U12 Group 1
Drinagh Rangers U12 v Bay Rovers U12 in Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh at 11:00
U12 Group 2
Dunmanway Town U12 v Clonakilty AFC U12Youths in Mullough Dunmanway at 12:30
U14 League
Clonakilty AFC U14 Youths vs Ballydehob U14 in Ballyvackey, Clonakilty at 11:00
Clonakilty AFC U14 v Bay Rovers U14 in Ballyvackey, Clonakilty at 12:30
Drinagh Rangers U14 v Togher Celtic U14 in Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh at 12:30
Harbour United U14 v Skibbereen U14 in Rosscarbery at Noon
Lyre Rovers U14 v Riverside Athletic U14 in Knockskeagh Lyre at 11:30
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History was made in Ballyvackey last Wednesday evening when Ardfield U12s played their first ever match in the West Cork Schoolboys league. Clonakilty AFC were the hosts in an U12 Group 1 league fixture.
A large crowd was in attendance on a sun-kissed evening in Clonakilty to witness Ardfield making their debut in the U12 grade. Despite a promising start from the visitors it was Clonakilty AFC who capitalised on their early chances. The hosts grabbed a fortuitous lead in the opening minutes thanks to an own goal.
Jack Cowhig found the net from the edge of the penalty area 5 minutes later and AFC had a commanding 2-0 lead. Ardfield continued to surge forward and fought their way back into the match. The visitors should have opened their account for the season midway through the half but Jack Butler agonisingly rattled the upright from the penalty spot.
Clon's Jack O'Mahony began to stamp his authority on the game with an impressive first half display which yielded a stunning hat trick. Sean White added another not long before the break to guarantee all 3 points for Clonakilty. Ardfield never gave up but in truth, the game was over as a contest by half time. The second half petered out with AFC firmly in control.
Clonakilty AFC ran out deserving winners in the end and look a side more than capable of making the U12 play-offs this season. Jack O’Mahony, Sean White, Cian Crowley, Jack Cowhig and Paul Harte were the pick of Clon’s best players. Ardfield have a lot of hard work ahead of them but much to look forward to in the coming season. Dylan O’Sullivan, Jack Hurley, Jack Butler, Oisin Hayes and Aaron Hayes all impressed in Ardfield’s debut in U12 Group 1.
Clonakilty AFC: Niall McCarthy, Alan Creedon, Brian Chan, Ciam Crowley, David O'Mahony, Eoin Ryan, Sean White, Jack Cullinane, Jack O'Mahony, Jack Cowjih, Paul Harte, Cian O'Callaghan, Joe White, Paul O'Regan, Phillip Piollet, Rob McCarthy, Alex Gibbons, Keenan Zee, Killian Fitzgerald, Joshua Bradley, David Daly and Marcus Bateson.
Ardfield: Dylan O'Sullivan, Geoffry Schumacher, Jack Hurley, Aidan Aherne, Ewan Courtney, Shaun Goggin, Aaron Hayes, Fintan McKahey, Sean O'Connor, Jack Butler, Oisin Hayes, Ann Meaney, Peter Walsh, Brian Lombard, Cian McPeake and Connor Ryan.
Weekend Preview
There are two U12 fixtures to be completed tomorrow. Dunmanway Town U12’s make their debut at home to Clonakilty AFC U12 Youths in Dunmanway at 12:30. Drinagh Rangers U12 entertain Bay Rovers U12 in Drinagh with an 11am kick off.
The second round of fixtures in the West Cork Schoolboys U14 league are down for decision tomorrow. Drinagh Rangers entertain Togher Celtic in Canon Crowley Park at 12:30. Drinagh won the U14 double last season but face a determined Togher side fresh off a 3-1 opening day victory at home to Clonakilty AFC Youths.
There is a double-header in Ballyvackey where Clonakilty AFC entertain Bay Rovers and Clonakilty AFC Youths are set to clash with Ballydehob. The two Clon sides enjoyed contrasting fortunes a fortnight ago with AFC Youths going down 3-1 away to Togher and Clonakilty AFC winning 5-1 in Ballydehob. Martin Scally, Tadgh Casey, Gearoid Barry and Brian Hodnett were all on target in the win over Ballydehob. Bunratty go into the game on the heels of an impressive 3-0 in Kealkil where Sean Kelleher and Josh Lenz-Lipitch were amongst the goals.
Harbour United face Skibbereen in Rosscarbery at noon and Lyre Rovers clash with Riverside Athletic in the in Knockskeagh at 11:30am.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
Saturday 15th of September
U12 Group 1
Drinagh Rangers U12 v Bay Rovers U12 in Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh at 11:00
U12 Group 2
Dunmanway Town U12 v Clonakilty AFC U12Youths in Mullough Dunmanway at 12:30
U14 League
Clonakilty AFC U14 Youths vs Ballydehob U14 in Ballyvackey, Clonakilty at 11:00
Clonakilty AFC U14 v Bay Rovers U14 in Ballyvackey, Clonakilty at 12:30
Drinagh Rangers U14 v Togher Celtic U14 in Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh at 12:30
Harbour United U14 v Skibbereen U14 in Rosscarbery at Noon
Lyre Rovers U14 v Riverside Athletic U14 in Knockskeagh Lyre at 11:30
Visit www.westcorkschoolboysleague.com for further details
Saturday, September 08, 2007
WCSL U12 Match Report & Roundup
COMPEITION: Under 12 Group1 West Cork Schoolboys League
TEAMS: Lyre Rovers vs. Durrus
DATE OF MATCH: 8th Sept 2007
VENUE: Lyre
FINAL SCORE: Lyre Rovers 0 Durrus 5
SCORERS: Patrick McCarthy (2) and Eoin O'Dwyer (3) - (Durrus)
Durrus recorded an impressive 5-0 win over Lyre Rovers in U12 Group1 of the West Cork Schoolboys League in Lyre on Saturday. A brace of goals from Patrick McCarthy and an outstanding hat-trick from Eoin O'Dwyer secured all 3 points for the visitors.
The game kicked off on the pristine Lyre Rovers pitch with both sides passing the ball with great skill in the opening exchanges. Peter Cronin tested Eoin McDermott in the Lyre goal with an early effort. Durrus were having the better of the early play and should have taken the lead in the 5th minute. Rover’s defender, David O’Donovan, somehow cleared a goal-bound shot off the line with an acrobatic overhead kick.
Durrus’s early pressure finally told when the visitors broke the deadlock after 7 minutes. Eoin McDermott did well to parry a rasping shot from Jonathan Lennon. The Lyre defence reacted quickest but an attempted clearance rebounded off Patrick McCarthy who made no mistake from 10 yards. 1-0 to Durrus and they were good value for that lead.
To their credit, Lyre fought back and began to ask questions of the Durrus defence with a series of counter-attacks. Stephen Pyburn was twice called into action to save long range efforts from Lyre’s Robert McCarthy and Mark Shorten. The intense heat was proving a factor and both sides were glad of a short water break.
A mazy dribble from the excellent Jonathan Lennon found Brian O’Regan in space. The Durrus midfielder unleashed a rocket that was superbly saved by Eoin McDermott. Mark Shorten sent a fantastic shot agonisingly wide of the Durrus upright as the home side continued to press for an equaliser. Durrus responded and only a brilliant double save from McDermott denied the visitors a second goal.
There was little to choose between the two sides as an entertaining opening period drew to a close. Durrus were awarded a free kick on the edge of the Lyre penalty area in the final minute of the first half. Eoin O'Dwyer stepped up and curled a delicate strike over the wall and into the top corner of the net to put Durrus 2-0 up at the interval.
Durrus enjoyed the majority of possession after the break as the home side visibly tired in the intense heat. The visitors made it 3-0 in the 12th minute of the second half when a long clearance from Stephen O'Driscoll fell to the feet of Eoin O'Dwyer. The Durrus striker thumped home with his right foot from the edge of the penalty area to put the result beyond any doubt.
The hosts were relying on the counter-attack but could find no way past a resolute Durrus defence, expertly marshalled by Stephen O’Driscoll. Lyre conceded a fourth goal in the 21st minute of the second half. Eoin O'Dwyer gave McDermott no chance with an exquisite volley to complete an impressive hat trick.
Both coaches took the opportunity to introduce a host of substitutions towards the end of the game. Despite being under constant pressure the Lyre Rovers players kept battling away, never shirking a tackle in a one-sided second half. Killian Griffin had Lyre’s best opportunity late in the game but Stephen Pyburn denied the Rovers striker with a brave stop. Durrus added a fifth in the final minute of the match when Patrick McCarthy grabbed his second of the game with a thunderbolt shot from a free kick on the edge of the penalty area.
Eoin O’Dwyer capped a man of the match performance with a fine hat trick and was a handful for the Rovers defence all afternoon. There were also excellent individual displays from Patrick McCarthy, Greg Sullivan, Paul Carroll, Stephen O’Driscoll and Peter Cronin. Eoin McDermott had a fine game between the sticks for Lyre and could not be faulted for any of the Durrus goals. Mark Shorten, Robert McCarthy, David O’Donovan and Cathal Nyhan stood out for Lyre Rovers.
Lyre Rovers: Eoin McDermott, Sean Woods, Oliver Hayes, Jason Helen, David O'Donovan, Paul Carroll, Robert McCarthy, Daniel O'Regan, Cathal Nyhan, Mark Shorten, Niall O'Halloran, James Clancy, Darren Santry, Sean Beechinor, Killian Griffin, Ross O'Connor and Damien Gorman.
Durrus: Stephen Pyburn, Greg Sullivan, Stephen O'Driscoll, Patrick McCarthy, David Rowell, Jonathan Lennon, Brian O'Regan, Damien Collins, Darragh Whooley, Peter Cronin, Eoin O'Dwyer, Sean Flynn, Gavin Johnston, Michael O'Driscoll, Mark Johnston and Jack O'Driscoll.
Referee: Martin Coakley (WCSL)
West Cork Schoolboys League – Weekend Roundup
Only four fixtures were completed in the West Cork Schoolboys League over the weekend as a host of cancellations played havoc with the original fixture list.
U12 Group1
The Lyre Rovers and Durrus game was the only U12 Group1 fixture completed on Saturday. The other re-scheduled opening Group1 games will take place this evening and tomorrow. Drinagh Rangers host Bay Rovers in Cannon Crowley Park in Drinagh tonight with a 6:45pm kick off. Clonakilty AFC play host to Ardfield in Ballyvackey - Clonakilty tomorrow night with a 6:30pm start.
U12 Group2
Harbour United U12 were no match for Bunratty United U12 in Schull on Saturday morning. Goals from Conor O’Driscoll, Cathal Newman, Fionn Hurley, Andrew McNeilagh, Arron Barry and Clodagh O’Callaghan earned Bunratty all 3 points in a one-sided affair. Harbour replied with two efforts of their own but it was too little too late. Bunratty United have a fine squad of players and will certainly be one of the teams to watch at U12 level this season.
Match of the day took place in Togher where Riverside Athletic and Togher Celtic played out a pulsating 3-3 draw. Athletic began the match short a host of first team players and were 2-0 down at the interval thanks to efforts from Niall Crowley and Kenneth Lynch. Riverside fought back valiantly and tied the game at 2-2 with goals from Rory O’Connor and Jack O’Callaghan. Togher re-took the lead with only 10 minutes remaining when Rioan Hayden found the net. Chris McCarthy was on hand to tap-in for the visitors in the final minute and earn Athletic a dramatic 3-3 draw. For Riverside, Gavin O’Leary, Kevin O’Neill and Rory O’Connor each put in fine displays. Aidan O’Donovan, Jake Inglis and Neill Crowley were the pick of Togher’s best performers. Both sides will be looking to build on their encouraging opening day performances in an effort to reach the end of season play-offs.
Togher Celtic: Jamie Reardon, Thomas Daly, Ronan O'Callaghan, Aidan O'Donovan, Stephen Connolly, Kenneth Lynch, Jake Inglis, James Coughlan, Shane Crowley, Eoin Murray, Neill Crowley, Rioan Hayden, Stephen O'Leary, Denis Kelleher and Patrick O'Riordan.
Riverside Athletic: Gavin O'Leary, Kevin O'Neill, Rory O'Connor, Sean Jackson, Billy O'Brien, Brendan White, Jack Callaghan, Chris McCarthy, Kevin Murphy and Jason Jordan.
Dunmanway Town and Clonakilty AFC Youths first appearance at U12 level this season has been put back until next Saturday the 15th of Sept in Mullough, Dunmanway.
U16
There was only one match completed in the West Cork Schoolboys U16 League on Saturday. Harbour United travelled to Canon Crowley Park to take on Drinagh Rangers. The home side recorded an emphatic victory with Samuel Ross (3), Jamie Walsh, Michael Dineen and Brian Hurley amongst the goals. Best for Drinagh included Brian Hurley, Derek Crowley, Shane Connolly and Samuel Ross. Based on this performance Rangers are sure to be one of the sides competing for the U16 title at the end of the season.
The scheduled matches between Bay Rovers and Leeside, Togher Celtic and Clonakilty AFC, Lyre Rovers and Skibbereen and Bunratty United v Riverside Athletic were all postponed earlier in the week.
WCSL Results - Sat 8th Sept 2007
U12 Group1
Lyre Rovers 0 Durrus 5
U12 Group2
Bunratty United 9 Harbour United 2
Togher Celtic 3 Riverside Athletic 3
U16 League
Drinagh Rangers 8 Harbour United 0
WCSL FIXTURES (Midweek)
Tue 11th Sept
U12 Group1
Drinagh Rangers vs Bay Rovers in Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh at 6:45pm
Wed 12th Sept
Clonakilty AFC vs Ardfield in Ballyvackey Clonakilty at 6:30pm
Visit www.westcorkschoolboysleague.com for further details.
TEAMS: Lyre Rovers vs. Durrus
DATE OF MATCH: 8th Sept 2007
VENUE: Lyre
FINAL SCORE: Lyre Rovers 0 Durrus 5
SCORERS: Patrick McCarthy (2) and Eoin O'Dwyer (3) - (Durrus)
Durrus recorded an impressive 5-0 win over Lyre Rovers in U12 Group1 of the West Cork Schoolboys League in Lyre on Saturday. A brace of goals from Patrick McCarthy and an outstanding hat-trick from Eoin O'Dwyer secured all 3 points for the visitors.
The game kicked off on the pristine Lyre Rovers pitch with both sides passing the ball with great skill in the opening exchanges. Peter Cronin tested Eoin McDermott in the Lyre goal with an early effort. Durrus were having the better of the early play and should have taken the lead in the 5th minute. Rover’s defender, David O’Donovan, somehow cleared a goal-bound shot off the line with an acrobatic overhead kick.
Durrus’s early pressure finally told when the visitors broke the deadlock after 7 minutes. Eoin McDermott did well to parry a rasping shot from Jonathan Lennon. The Lyre defence reacted quickest but an attempted clearance rebounded off Patrick McCarthy who made no mistake from 10 yards. 1-0 to Durrus and they were good value for that lead.
To their credit, Lyre fought back and began to ask questions of the Durrus defence with a series of counter-attacks. Stephen Pyburn was twice called into action to save long range efforts from Lyre’s Robert McCarthy and Mark Shorten. The intense heat was proving a factor and both sides were glad of a short water break.
A mazy dribble from the excellent Jonathan Lennon found Brian O’Regan in space. The Durrus midfielder unleashed a rocket that was superbly saved by Eoin McDermott. Mark Shorten sent a fantastic shot agonisingly wide of the Durrus upright as the home side continued to press for an equaliser. Durrus responded and only a brilliant double save from McDermott denied the visitors a second goal.
There was little to choose between the two sides as an entertaining opening period drew to a close. Durrus were awarded a free kick on the edge of the Lyre penalty area in the final minute of the first half. Eoin O'Dwyer stepped up and curled a delicate strike over the wall and into the top corner of the net to put Durrus 2-0 up at the interval.
Durrus enjoyed the majority of possession after the break as the home side visibly tired in the intense heat. The visitors made it 3-0 in the 12th minute of the second half when a long clearance from Stephen O'Driscoll fell to the feet of Eoin O'Dwyer. The Durrus striker thumped home with his right foot from the edge of the penalty area to put the result beyond any doubt.
The hosts were relying on the counter-attack but could find no way past a resolute Durrus defence, expertly marshalled by Stephen O’Driscoll. Lyre conceded a fourth goal in the 21st minute of the second half. Eoin O'Dwyer gave McDermott no chance with an exquisite volley to complete an impressive hat trick.
Both coaches took the opportunity to introduce a host of substitutions towards the end of the game. Despite being under constant pressure the Lyre Rovers players kept battling away, never shirking a tackle in a one-sided second half. Killian Griffin had Lyre’s best opportunity late in the game but Stephen Pyburn denied the Rovers striker with a brave stop. Durrus added a fifth in the final minute of the match when Patrick McCarthy grabbed his second of the game with a thunderbolt shot from a free kick on the edge of the penalty area.
Eoin O’Dwyer capped a man of the match performance with a fine hat trick and was a handful for the Rovers defence all afternoon. There were also excellent individual displays from Patrick McCarthy, Greg Sullivan, Paul Carroll, Stephen O’Driscoll and Peter Cronin. Eoin McDermott had a fine game between the sticks for Lyre and could not be faulted for any of the Durrus goals. Mark Shorten, Robert McCarthy, David O’Donovan and Cathal Nyhan stood out for Lyre Rovers.
Lyre Rovers: Eoin McDermott, Sean Woods, Oliver Hayes, Jason Helen, David O'Donovan, Paul Carroll, Robert McCarthy, Daniel O'Regan, Cathal Nyhan, Mark Shorten, Niall O'Halloran, James Clancy, Darren Santry, Sean Beechinor, Killian Griffin, Ross O'Connor and Damien Gorman.
Durrus: Stephen Pyburn, Greg Sullivan, Stephen O'Driscoll, Patrick McCarthy, David Rowell, Jonathan Lennon, Brian O'Regan, Damien Collins, Darragh Whooley, Peter Cronin, Eoin O'Dwyer, Sean Flynn, Gavin Johnston, Michael O'Driscoll, Mark Johnston and Jack O'Driscoll.
Referee: Martin Coakley (WCSL)
West Cork Schoolboys League – Weekend Roundup
Only four fixtures were completed in the West Cork Schoolboys League over the weekend as a host of cancellations played havoc with the original fixture list.
U12 Group1
The Lyre Rovers and Durrus game was the only U12 Group1 fixture completed on Saturday. The other re-scheduled opening Group1 games will take place this evening and tomorrow. Drinagh Rangers host Bay Rovers in Cannon Crowley Park in Drinagh tonight with a 6:45pm kick off. Clonakilty AFC play host to Ardfield in Ballyvackey - Clonakilty tomorrow night with a 6:30pm start.
U12 Group2
Harbour United U12 were no match for Bunratty United U12 in Schull on Saturday morning. Goals from Conor O’Driscoll, Cathal Newman, Fionn Hurley, Andrew McNeilagh, Arron Barry and Clodagh O’Callaghan earned Bunratty all 3 points in a one-sided affair. Harbour replied with two efforts of their own but it was too little too late. Bunratty United have a fine squad of players and will certainly be one of the teams to watch at U12 level this season.
Match of the day took place in Togher where Riverside Athletic and Togher Celtic played out a pulsating 3-3 draw. Athletic began the match short a host of first team players and were 2-0 down at the interval thanks to efforts from Niall Crowley and Kenneth Lynch. Riverside fought back valiantly and tied the game at 2-2 with goals from Rory O’Connor and Jack O’Callaghan. Togher re-took the lead with only 10 minutes remaining when Rioan Hayden found the net. Chris McCarthy was on hand to tap-in for the visitors in the final minute and earn Athletic a dramatic 3-3 draw. For Riverside, Gavin O’Leary, Kevin O’Neill and Rory O’Connor each put in fine displays. Aidan O’Donovan, Jake Inglis and Neill Crowley were the pick of Togher’s best performers. Both sides will be looking to build on their encouraging opening day performances in an effort to reach the end of season play-offs.
Togher Celtic: Jamie Reardon, Thomas Daly, Ronan O'Callaghan, Aidan O'Donovan, Stephen Connolly, Kenneth Lynch, Jake Inglis, James Coughlan, Shane Crowley, Eoin Murray, Neill Crowley, Rioan Hayden, Stephen O'Leary, Denis Kelleher and Patrick O'Riordan.
Riverside Athletic: Gavin O'Leary, Kevin O'Neill, Rory O'Connor, Sean Jackson, Billy O'Brien, Brendan White, Jack Callaghan, Chris McCarthy, Kevin Murphy and Jason Jordan.
Dunmanway Town and Clonakilty AFC Youths first appearance at U12 level this season has been put back until next Saturday the 15th of Sept in Mullough, Dunmanway.
U16
There was only one match completed in the West Cork Schoolboys U16 League on Saturday. Harbour United travelled to Canon Crowley Park to take on Drinagh Rangers. The home side recorded an emphatic victory with Samuel Ross (3), Jamie Walsh, Michael Dineen and Brian Hurley amongst the goals. Best for Drinagh included Brian Hurley, Derek Crowley, Shane Connolly and Samuel Ross. Based on this performance Rangers are sure to be one of the sides competing for the U16 title at the end of the season.
The scheduled matches between Bay Rovers and Leeside, Togher Celtic and Clonakilty AFC, Lyre Rovers and Skibbereen and Bunratty United v Riverside Athletic were all postponed earlier in the week.
WCSL Results - Sat 8th Sept 2007
U12 Group1
Lyre Rovers 0 Durrus 5
U12 Group2
Bunratty United 9 Harbour United 2
Togher Celtic 3 Riverside Athletic 3
U16 League
Drinagh Rangers 8 Harbour United 0
WCSL FIXTURES (Midweek)
Tue 11th Sept
U12 Group1
Drinagh Rangers vs Bay Rovers in Cannon Crowley Park Drinagh at 6:45pm
Wed 12th Sept
Clonakilty AFC vs Ardfield in Ballyvackey Clonakilty at 6:30pm
Visit www.westcorkschoolboysleague.com for further details.
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