Lucky Break For Far From

Wednesday Division 1

Last Wednesday’s floodlight failure caused all games in this division to be cancelled. At the time Far From Athletic were were 3-1 down to leaders Racing Club with just 20 minutes to play. This crucial game between 1^st and 2^nd in the table is now is rescheduled for Christmas Week and should be a cracking finish to this division. Far From have the football to be able to turn this tie around, but should now encounter an even more determined Racing Club team as they can feel a bit of an injustice was done not to just replay out the remaining 20 minutes. This abandoned game was an excellent performance from Racing who were faster to the ball in the opening 20 minutes and took advantage of defensive errors. Padraig McGovern, Rory O’Leary and Edward Noonan all scored and were 3 nil up at half time. A brilliant solo effort by Aaron Atkinson for Far From gave his side hope before the lights went out.

Wednesday Division 2

Two others crucial ties in this division were also affected by the storm.

Balaga Tonga and Multiple Scorgasams was a 1-1 draw when the lights failed, but was a cracking tie. A brilliant goal from Kieran Buckley who nut megged his opponent before toe poking the ball to the corner cancelled out an early John Duggan goal for Balaga.

Hit & Miss were 3 nil down to table toppers Golden Oldies. Killian Hogan and Eoin Cotter were excellent for the Oldies, but were pushed harder than the scoreline suggests by Dan Williams and company and may not have it all their own way in the replay.

Wednesday Division 3

2 games were completed in this division. Fritzl Palace beat Gowlacticos 3-2 to end their chances of honours as MP O’Sullivan overcame Sub Standard Liege in another tight game to seal the division 3 title. Ger Kelleher was again best for O’Sullivans who also had Lenny Lyons and Shane Forde on the scoresheet. Mike Wren was man of the match in the Palace v Gowlacticos tie as Killian Lynch notched 2 long range strikes for the winners.

Thursday Division 1

2 great goals by Emmanuel sealed the points for OS Naventages and pushes them closer to retaining the division 1 title. Paulo Santos also scored as they beat the 30 Somethings 3-1.

Steve Dwyer was outstanding for the Cow Tippers as they beat the All Blacks comfortably. Justin Banks scored twice for the Tippers as Niall Murphy scored the All Blacks only goal.

Tim O Connor was brilliant for the Ex Pats as they came from behind to overcome the Net Busters 4-2. He was on the mark twice as was Eric Olin for the Pats. Paul Sexton was best for the Busters.

Thursday Division 2

A brilliant effort from Ken O Connor was enough to take all 3 points for Athletico PTF as they beat contenders the Boothouse Bingers 1-0. This defeat for the Bingers make it very hard for them now with only 3 games left and 7 points behind CPL.

A resurgent Bandits team convincingly beat a Bank of New York side that were a man short on the night. 2 long range efforts by Paddy Daughton and Dave Creedon helped clinch the points.

Novartis overcame a determined effort by the Sons of Pitches and won 6-3. Sean Stack and Ivan Murphy were central to all that went well for Novartis on the night. Pat Doyle hit a brace for the Pitches.

Thursday Division 3

Apple Exiles joined Panicakios at the top of division 3 as they hammered them 4-0. Despite a tremendous performance from Seamus O’Brien for Panicakios, the Exiles proved a bit too strong as Arjan with a brace, Phelim O’Brien and Mark Ryan were all on the scoresheet. Their game against each other scheduled on December 15^th will be a title decider.

A double from Cameron Espey helped Whitfords beat The Flying Column

4-1. Noel Hayes scored the lone Column goal.

Arthur O’Shea was brilliant between the sticks for South City as they beat JT Specials by the odd goal in a hard fought game.