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