Thursday Division
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Red Bull Anascaul were two points clear of
Panathieastcork at the top of the table entering this weeks matches, so a win
against bottom team Men United was critical to maintain their position at the
top. However the Anascaul lads played very poorly by their standards in the
first half and found themselves trailing 3-0 at half time. Dan Gallagher kept
his cool and rounded The Red Bull Keeper to score a terrific goal to put Men
United one up after ten minutes. Not long later Steve Crowley scored with a superb
header and just before half time Mick Ryan scored a rocket after receiving a
great pass from Padraig O Riordan. Red Bull regrouped after half time and
dominated the second half and when they equalised with ten minutes remaining it
looked like they would eventually take the three points. However Men United
held on for a draw.
The Sons Of Pitches, who still have title
aspirations, took on The Whitfords this week. Cormac Crowley scored a great
early goal for The Pitches after a great turn and shot into the corner. The
score remained 1-0 until half time. Berie Bateman who is having a marvellous
season for the Whitfords was always a handful and scored two goals in the
second half to dent The Pitches’ title hopes.
Thursday
Division 1
Go With The Flow conceded two bad early
goals during their encounter with The Thirtysomethings which proved very costly
as there were only two goals separating the sides in the end. Shane O Donoghue
was outstanding for The Thirtys and scored a fine hat trick while Stuart Howard
and Alan Moreland were terrific for Go With The Flow.
Steve Dwyer was the star man for Ezy in
their match against Ex Pats Athletic. He scored six of his teams eight goals.
Wednesday
Division 1
The Tools and Booze Crew tie lived up to
expectations and produced lots of quality and skill ending in a 5-3 win for the
Tools. Colin Hammond’s finishing was
superb with 2 late goals for the Tools. Kevin Murphy was also excellent in
midfield for the Tools and made it 3-3 mid way through the 2nd half
with an excellent strike.
Racing Club had Edward Noonan in their
midfield and Fergal Lynch in defence in flying form, as they overcame the
Chancers 3-1. Jason O Connell replied late on for the Chancers to make the
scoreline more respectful.
Wednesday
Division 2
The 6 man team of Novartis produced a
battling but quality performance to beat Douglas Mortgage to finally put an end
to their title chances. Pat Crotty was excellent and scored twice for Novartis.
Hit and Miss stay in contention with a 6-2 win over Balaga Tonga . CUH did
likewise and can still oust The Baggios as they play them in the final game
next Wednesday where the winner will take the title. CUH are 3 points behind
Baggios but a win will be enough to secure their 2nd footy title as
they are ahead on the head to head having won 4-2 earlier in the season.