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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