MP O Sullivans Win Division 3 Title

Wednesday Division 3

MP O’Sulivan celebrated their victorious season with a hard earned 2-1 win over Fritzl Palace. Mick Crowley & MVP nominee Alan Forde,  were again excellent and scored both goals for O’Sullivans.

Joe O’Sullivan again makes the headlines for his side, the Average Joes as he scored a last minute winner against Rosies to win 4-3. This was a cracking tie between 2 very experienced teams. Martin Higgins, who impressively won the Golden Boot, after missing the first 5 games of the season, again scored twice for the Carrigaline boys.

Wayne O’Callaghan also scored a last minute winner against an unlucky Bank of New York team who did well to come back from 2 nil down to draw level. The hard working Declan McMahon scored an excellent goal for the Bankers to get them back into the tie only for them to concede in the last minute to lose.

Wednesday Division 1

Far From Athletic did well to beat CUH 4-0 after the Wilton Boys enjoyed a lot of Possession but could not convert it into goals. A brace from Pat O’Regan helped Far From secure the points but it was an excellent all round team performance that keeps them on track for their title challenge.

Douglas Mortgage new boy Robert Higgins was the best player on the pitch and scored a hatrick as they beat a hard working Cork Celtic side by 6 goals to 4. Thomas Kelly scored twice for Celtic and was also impressive.

Wednesday Division 2

Killian Hogan who has been superb for the Golden Oldies all season scored twice and set up another for Barry Fitzgerald as they overcame Dynamo Tonduff 3-0. Dave Murphy tried hardest for Tonduff who did better in this game than the scoreline suggests. The Oldies now need all 3 points in their final game against Hit or Miss to clinch this division. If they slip up, the ever improving Multiple Scorgasams could pip them for the league as they go into battle with Balaga Tonga in their final encounter next Wednesday. Balaga Tonga again slipped up as they went down to The Crew in a thrilling game that finished 8-7. Mark Parkes was brilliant for the Crew and scored a very impressive 5 goals. Philip Sweetman replied with 4 goals for Balaga but were guilty or too many missed chances and so ended up on the losing side.

Thursday Division 1

The Ex Pats came from 2 nil down to score 4 without reply as they beat the Net Busters. Tim O Connor was outstanding for the Pats as they clawed their way back into this game. Eoin Sheehy also did well for the winners and his good performance is worthy of a mention.

The Cow Tippers put in an impressive display and were way too strong as they trashed the All Blacks. Peter Kelleher with 5 goals, Paul Smith and Dave Johnson were in top form for the Tippers.

Title winners for the 2^nd season in a row, OS Naventages were also impressive as they also had a big victory the 30 Somethings. Paulo Santos scored a hatrick for the Portuguese outfit.

Thursday Division 2

  Game of the week definitely goes to champions Sporting CPL and the Boothouse Bingers who played out a cracking 5 all draw. Man of the Match Robbie Bowen scored twice for the Bingers as Alan Jordan from distance and a great header by Fiachra O’Driscoll were the pick of the CPL goals.

BNY had an excellent win 2-0 over Novartis and played the counter attacking to a tee. Novartis had all the possession but could not break down a resilient BNY defence. Cain Fleming scored a cracking 2^nd goal to seal the points and break the spirit of the Novartis side. A beautifully worked goal

By Ken O’Connor for Athletico PTF, was enough to clinch the points against the Rovers. The impressive Michael Downey was best for PTF on night.

The Bandits ousted Sons of Pitches by the odd goal in another close game that finished 3-2. Pa Doyle was man of the match for the Pitches and also scored a cracking 2 goal. The Pitches pushed for the equaliser but left it a bit late as the Bandits held out for a win. Seamus Keane scored a brace for the Bandits.

Thursday Division 3

Apple Exiles won the all important game with fellow contenders Panicakios and now close in clinching this division. 2 glorious chances that were missed by Panicakios when the game was tied at nil all cost them dearly. Seamus O Brien did put Panicakios ahead after a good move, but after that it was one way traffic as the Exiles played all the football. Ronan Geary scored a cracking equaliser from a tight angle. The very lively Jeremy Dullea was brillant in the 2^nd half and put them ahead with a well taken goal.

Fabrice Fortune shone for the Flying Column as they beat Whitfords. Fortune scored twice for the Column as they scored 3 goals in a 2 minute 2^nd half spell. Alan Mullery was excellent in midfield for the Column.

Kieran Maguire was best for South City ran amuck in the 2^nd half, as the put 8 past the JT Specials and won comfortably. Rob Carpenter scored a brace for the Specials