Thursday, March 21, 2013

Culloty Inspires Palace Comeback


Wednesday Division 2
Comeback of the week goes to Fritzl Palace as they came from 3-0 down to beat fellow contenders The Lemmons 5-4 in a thrilling encounter. The Lemmons who were below strength on the night were ahead thanks to 2 quick goals from Andy Daunt and an own goal which had them looking good to seal the 3 points. But Palace reorganised themselves and got back into the game with 2 goals from man of the match Joe Culloty. The industrious Mike Wren equalised for them with 10 minutes left on the clock before Dan Gallagher pounced to seal a great comeback following a superb pass from Culloty.
This win puts the Palace boys back in contention and 4 points the leaders Sub Standard Liege who had a 5-2 win over the Duffers. Patrick Coleman was best for Liege who always looked comfortable as they had a bit too much football for the Duffers, who fought hard as they always do but were 2nd best on the night. Liege are now in a very strong position being 4 points clear following the Lemmons defeat. But a few twists and turns are still likely with some decent sides in this division capable of upsetting teams above them.
Rosies produced one of their best performances of the season but still came up short in losing 4-3 to FC Coping Badly. John O'Brien was again Coping's top man with a hatrick. This was a physical encounter but very fair with O'Brien lads just about deserving of the win. Colin Murphy and Eoin Moynihan were best for the Carrigaline lads.
AC Standard made it 3 wins on the trot as they beat an improving Tescos side 4-2. Standard have settled well after a poor start to their season. Eammonn Kelleher was Standards best player and scored a hatrick. Ryan Mealy and Aidan Philpott were on the Mark for Tescos, but their side lacked a centre forward to hold up the ball and lost possesion to quickly when they attacked.

Wednesday Division 2
Brian Geary performance in goal for the Kids, helped his side produce a comfortable scoreline in a 5-0 win over Sliabh na mBan. However na mBan battled until the final whistle and made the Kids work harder for the 3 points than the scoreline suggests. Oisin McGrath was best for the Kids and played a starring role at centre forward, holding the ball up well and being involved in all the goals.
Racing Club were too strong for CSKA Tongo and beat them 4-2. The German, Jurgen Buwoski scored twice for Racing who had energetic Edward Noonan and Jason Lake in superb form. CSKA showed more energy in the 2nd half but left it too late after being 3-0 down at half time. Keeper Damien Kennedy was best for CSKA and kept the scoreline from looking worse for his side.
The Thirty Somethings also had a great comeback as they won a tight battle with Crystal Phallus, coming from 2-0 down. Darragh Murphy continued his impressive form this season and took his tally 16 goals as he scored 2 first half goals for Phallus. Kevin Murphy showed incredible energy for for the Somethings and seemed to be everywhere for his side. Goals from Shane O Donoghue and Graham Virgo brought the Somethings level before Brian Kelleher scored a late winner.
The Bailey continued their excellent season with a comfortable 7-3 win over CUH. This was an excellent overall team display, that keeps them in pole position 3 points ahead of the Kids, who they play on the 3rd of April in a game that should decide the title.

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