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Footy Spring 2013 Crackers

Thursday 14^th Feb

Apple Exiles 6 – The Chancers 6

The Chancers who were 6 -1 down at halftime made an incredible comeback with 5 unanswered 2^nd half goals to share the points with the Exiles. The experienced Ronan Geary scored 2 early goals to settle the Exiles. The industrious Jeremy Dulea added a 3^rd before Terry Ryan scored with a suberb drive from an acute angle to make it 4-0. Alan Dixon pulled one back for the Chancers who were never out of the game but just leaked a few bad goals due to a lack of concentration in defense. 2 more goals from Geary put Apple firmly in the driving seat and a banker to take the points. But The Chancers battled hard and were rewarded with and Dixon goal and 2 quick strikes from Adam Clinton gave them the impetus and they drove on. Jason O Connell equalised with 3 minutes to go and the Chancers could have won it but missed a glorious chance right at the death which would have given them a memorable victory.

Thursday 14^th Feb

Dragons 5 – Net Busters 4

A below strength Dragons team pulled out all the stops as they beat table toppers the Net Busters to join them at the top of the table. The Dragons who were without 2 of their better players in Rory Walsh and Shaun Jordan, played a counter attacking game and showed great commitment to hold on to their slim lead. The Net Busters who were also without their main striker Paul Sexton, pushed the Dragons all the way and put them under a lot of pressure towards the end of the game. This game was played at a very high intensity with both sides giving it their all, but was played in a very sporting manner. Man of the match, Alan O Halloran was the main threat to the Net Busters defense as he scored a superb hatrick to help his side seal the points. Stephen Stromsoe scored a brace for the Net Busters who had John Sexton in excellent form.

Thursday 14^th Feb

Whitfords 4 – Men Utd 3

Whitfords gave their best performance of the season when they overcame Men Utd by the odd goal. The Experience Whitfords have added Billy Stewart to their panel this season and he has taken a few weeks to settle in but was their main man last week to help them to their first win of the season. Cameron Espey as usual was on target for Whitfords and Kevin O Connell who scored a brace, before obtaining a nasty knee injury. We wish Kevin a speedy recovery.

Men Utd seem to have too big of a panel, and cannot seem to get a rhythm going in their side, with so many changes being made. They have a few excellent players at their disposal and on their day should be able to beat anyone in their division. Padraig McGovern showed that he is a handful for any defense and scored twice. Danny O'Driscoll and Jason Lake were best on the Men Utd side.

Thursday 14^th Feb

Kitteringham FC 3 – Oxford Internationals 3

Oxford Intls are fast improving after a shaky start to their Footy debut season. They were 3 nil down at half time to other Footy newbies Kitteringham. The influential Dave O'Brien scoring twice for Kitteringham in a super 1^st half display. However Oxford have some good players in their side and played some excellent football to come back into the game. Jason Byrne (2) and Brian O'Sullivan scored Oxford's goals for a well deserved point.