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Thursday Division 2

Apple Exiles had a great 3-0 win over Net Busters to go top of this division and now look favourites for the title with round 1 of games completed. This game was tight and 2 goals from Jarrin Kooperman helped seal the win for the Exiles, one of which was a brilliant effort after he had intercepted a short free kick and ran the full length of the pitch, rounding the keeper before slotting the ball home.

Brian Fleming was in top form for Athletico PTF as they cruised to a 7-1 win over the Barrack Rats. He scored an impressive 4 goals in this one sided game. After 5 weeks this division looks like it will be a 3 horse race between the Exiles, PTF and Net Busters.

Thursday Division 1

The 30 Somethings maintained their 100% record after another closely fought win over the Sporting CPL. Graham Virgo was brilliant for the Somethings and scored twice including the winner. Luca scored their other goal. Rory Walsh worked hard in midfield for CPL and was also on the score sheet, before Virgo popped up with a late winner.

The much organised Ex Pats impressively beat the All Blacks 4-1, with the dependable Tim O Connor scoring a hatrick. The All Blacks who are hot and cold this season, were definitely below par this week.

Ezy FC easily beat the Knowns Quantities to stay in with a shout in this division. Steve Dwyer and John Daly goals stood out as they were impressive long distance strikes. The Knowns are struggling to get off the mark in this very high standard division.

Thursday Division 3

A cracking strike from Alan Mullery helped seal the points for the Flying Column as they beat the JT Specials 2-0. The Specials battled hard but the Column always looked in control. Ciaren McArtan scored their opener.

Man of the Match Eoin Lawlor and Michael Brett were best for Panicakios as the hammered Men Utd to go top of division 3. Panicakios were all together too strong for their opponents, and were first to the ball from early on in the game and raced into an early lead.

The other 2 ties in this division both finished in 2-2 draws. Jay Sheehan came up with a deserved last minute equaliser for The Sons of Pitches to deny South City a win. Cameron Espey scored a brace for Whitfords in their draw with the B69ers. Dave McCool and Tom O Brien replied for the Niners.

Great Comeback By Rosies

Wednesday  Division 4

The Average Joes left 2 points slip against Rosies as the Carrigaline boys came back from 5-2 down with 10 minutes to go to earn a point. The Joes helped Rosies by conceding an og for Rosies 4^th, and Mark Cunningham levelled late on with a fine strike.

James Mealy showed Sub Standard Liege the way as he ran the show from midfield, as they easily beat the Inbetweeners. Phil Wade also chipped in with some slick finishing. How the Inbetweeners contributed largely to this game that produced a high level of skill more accustomed to division 1.

The tongue twisting between Fritzl Palace and Crystal Fallace ended in a 2-2 draw and a share of the spoils. This game was a bad tempered affair with 3 red cards. Darragh O’Regan scored an excellent goal for Fallace as Mike Wren  and Paul Stack were on the mark for Palace.

Wednesday Division 3

An excellent performance from Darragh Laffan proved decisive for Kurtz Wallopers as they came out on top against FC Coping Badly in a very tight. Laffan was instrumental in most of their good play and was on the scoresheet twice.

MP O’Sullivan produced a battling performance as they turned the tide against the Baggios. The Baggios dominated early proceedings and looked comfortable at 3-1. But the Cash and Carry boys led by man of the match Gavin Ahern never gave up and equalised through Jay Nixon. Colin Gurhy stole the points with 2 late goals for O’Sullivans.

A Dan Twomey hatrick for Dynamo Tonduff proved pivitol in their tie with Real Soso Bad. This game could have gone either way after Steve Riordain levelled for Real, direct from a corner kick to make it 2-2. But slick finishing from Twomey proved to be the difference.

Wednesday Division 2

The Cuban Priests continued their excellent start to the Footy leagues, as they won by a comfortable 6-1 scoreline. However the score flattered the Priests as this was a closer contest that the scoreline suggests as Jim Walsh and company fought hard for Douglas. Stephen O Donovan, who looks an excellent player was in tremendous form for the Priests and scored 4 times. The pick of which was a solo goal where he ran from deep in his own half, to calmly slot home.

CUH were too strong for Balaga Tonga and won comfortable 5-2. Cathal O Sullivan was man of the match and scored a hatrick, while Ivan Weir excellent finishing returned after a lean period in front of goal last season.

Jamie Owen scored a late equaliser for Hit or Miss against Nualight. This tie was end to end and finished 3-3. Kieran Buckley scored with a bullet like shot for Nualight’s 2^nd goal, but Owen’s leveller was deserved as Fiachra O Driscoll fought hardest for Hit or Miss.

Wednesday Division 1

Korona produced a total football display and maintain their 100% record,

As they beat the Celts 6-2. The Mahon Lads battled hard early on, but Korona showed patience and never stopped passing the ball and eventually wearing their opponents down. Kris Pawlik led the way for the Polish lads with 2 crisp finishes.

Last Season champions Racing Club got their campaign under way with a fine win over the Larrys. Fergal Lynch was excellent in defence for Racing and broke forward twice to get on the scoresheet. Peter Fitzamurice played up front for Racing and this move worked a treat as he scored 4 times.

The Larrys have some very skilful players in Eamonn Fitzgerald and Stephen Kenny, but lack organisation in defence and conceded some soft goals.

Far From Athletic produced the performance of the evening as they ran out 8-4 winners against the Tools. Darragh O Regan was tremendous for Far From and scored an impressive 5 times. Colin Hammond scored twice for 

The Tools, who were guilty of missed chances when the game was tight.

Thirtysomethings Looking Good

Thursday Division 1

The 30 Somethings top the table as they made it 3 wins out of 3 with a good win over the Ex Pats. This division should prove to be tight with all teams capable of beating each other on a good day. CPL who are newly promoted look like they will be able to hold their own as they also had a good 9-6 win over the Known Quantities. Rory Walsh, Sean and Alan Jordan were excellent for CPL and were among the goals in a very open high scoring affair. Peter Fitzmaurice was best for the Knowns and hit a hatrick.

Luca and Mark Murphy scored 2 excellent goals for the 30 Somethings as they won 4-2 in a much tighter game against the Pats.

Kevin Garde was in top form for EZY FC who produced an excellent team performance to win out 7-5 against the All Blacks. Robbie Healy and Niall Murphy did best for the All Blacks.

Thursday Division 2

The Net Busters were a bit too strong for Cordal Rovers and came out on top by 5-1. Tim Crowley scored a brace for the Busters and they top the table after 3 games and if they can tighten their defence they could go all the way to their first Footy league title. Apple who are newly promoted from Division 3 have also made an excellent start and they beat PTF who were well below par on the night. Mark Ryan looks more comfortable in this division and scored an excellent hatrick for Apple.

The Barrack Rats and the Bandits produced the best game of the night and shared 6 goals. The 2 best goals were saved till last as James Fitzgerald scored a rocket from long range for the Rats and Dave Creedon produced an excellent piece of skill to score with a backheel for the Bandits.

Thursday Division 3

The Sons of Pitches and the Flying Column played out a very close and hard fought encounter. The Column who were 2 up at the break coming out on top. An early own goal by the Pitches was crucial to the tie. Cormac Crowley scored for the Pitches in the 2^nd half to make it tense until the final whistle but the Column held out. Kieran McCarthy was man of the match and scored the Column’s 2nd goal.

The experienced Jack Russell produced a man of the match display and scored a brace for Whitfords who easily dispatched Panicakios 5-0. The Whitfords surprisingly find themselves top of this pile after 3 weeks with 7 points. JT Specials who are in 2^nd spot are also playing excellent and find themselves in new territory towards the right end of the table. They beat South City 2-1. The returning John McCarthy was best for the Specials and should strengthen their team. The dependable Rob Carpenter scored their first goal. Ciaren Maguire scored for the City lads before being carried off with a serious injury. We wish him a speedy recovery!

Far From And Celts Draw

Wednesday Division 1

Far From Athletic and The Celts played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in a game that could have gone either way. Far From led 2-1 with 5 minutes remaining only to concede 2 goals and then equalise with the last kick of the game through Ian Kenneally. Aaron O Sullivan was best for the Celts and was on the scoresheet twice.

The Tools beat The Larrys 4-2 in another very open game. Terry O Connell excelled and Shane McCarthy scored a hatrick for the Tools, a superb volley from a corner being the pick of the bunch. Eamon Fitzgerald and Stephen Kenny were best for The Larrys.

Korona dispatched Racing Club 6-3 and look like being early season favourites. The very skilful Pawel Pciak was central to all their best moves and also scored a hatrick.

Wednesday Division 2

Newcomers Messy Ath beat a much changed Hit of Miss side 5-2. Killian Boland showed some real skill for Messy and scored a brilliant solo goal beating 3 players on a mazy run before slotting home. Paul Richardson tried hardest for Hit or Miss.

The Cuban Priests and Nualight drew 4-4 in the best game of the night. Liam Ahern came to the rescue for Nualight with a last gasp but deserved equaliser. Ronan Sherman and Martin Sheehan were tops for the Priests.

CUH were too strong for Douglas Mortgage and came out on top by 5-2. But Connor Quirke & the Mortgage boys battled hard and were a little unlucky having hit the post twice and having a goal disallowed. Ivan Weir was best for CUH.

Wednesday Division 3

Baggios and FC Coping Badly top this division with 2 wins out of 2. Both side won by the odd goal in their fixtures. Phil Mohally coming up with a late winner for Baggios as Wayne O Callaghan scored a brace as they beat Real So-so Bad. Coping Badly beat last seasons winners MP O Sullivan 2-1. Martin Hallahan and John O Brien coming up with the goals. Mick Crowley lead the way for O’Sullivans and scored with a tremendous low drive to keep the game alive.

A Brian Twomey hatrick sealed the points for Dynamo Tonduff as they beat newcomers Kurtz Wallopers 5-3. This division should be a real dog fight as all teams are very close in standard.

Wednesday Division 4

Rosies find themselves top of the pile here, but only on goal difference from Fritzl Palace. Both sides with maximum points. Rosies had an easy win over Crystal Fallace with Martin Higgins in top form  & scoring twice. Fritzl Palace had a much tougher game against Sub Standard Liege. Sean Stack with the winner for Palace. Kevin Hallahan scored a memorable goal for Liege after a neat one two with James Mealy.

The Average Joes showed their experience with a 3-1 win over The Inbetweneers. Joe O’Sullivan and the evergreen John “Speedie” O’Donovan with 2 cracking goals. The Joes Keeper Mike Bartlett was in fine form and made some brave saves towards the end of the game to seal the points for the Joes.