Thursday
Division 2
The
Net Busters were crowned division 2 champions with a week to spare as
they cruised to victory over last seasons division 3 champions
O'Higgins FC. Their captain and manager Damien Byrne will be the
first man to lift the Alan Jordan Memorial Cup. Their chief rivals
the Dragons lost to bottom placed Jager Bombers thus handing the
title to the Net Busters. The energetic Dave McCarthy who has been
brilliant all season for the Champions was the main man in their
dismantling of O'Higgins FC. John Sexton who was the steadying
influence in midfield this season was also in top form. The best team
undoubtedly won the league as they definitely had a very good balance
to their side this season. With an excellent goal keeper, a strong
defence, plenty of energy in midfield and a brilliant finisher in
Paul Sexton at centre forward.
The
Jager Bombers had a comprehensive over the Dragons and are now only a
point adrift from Cork Celtic at the bottom. Alan Evans was The main
Bomber as he hit the net 5 times, showing some clinical finishing.
Omer Mercier also scored an impressive header for the Bombers who had
too much in the tank for a tired looking Dragons outfit.
The
Chancers came from a goal down to win 4-3 against Cork Celtic in a
highly entertaining game. Defender Jason O'Connell was best for the
Chancers who have improved dramatically over the last few weeks, but
lost some bad games earlier in the season and might have been
contenders otherwise.
Barry
O Sullivan pounced late on to score the winner.
Apple
exiles were too strong for Mount Oval and had a 5-1 win . Newcomer
for Apple Mark Kirwin scored a brace for the Exiles and got the man
of the match.
Thursday
Division 3
The
Flying Column and the JT Specials played 2 games last week, the first
of which was against each other in a Footy Classic. Rob Carpenter
scored 2 beautiful headers to put the Specials 2-0 up and looking
comfortable. But The Column showed their tremendous spirit and were
driven on by MVP nominee Alan Mullery in midfield and Ray O'Regan in
defence. The same post saved the Specials twice in quick succession,
as O'Regan and then Mullery were desperately unlucky with two
excellent strikes from 20 yards. Father and son duo Donagh and Ciaren
McArtan combined as McArtan senior finished Juniors cross after an
excellent left wing run. The Column piled on the pressure in the 2nd
half only to be held until the final minute as Mullery struck for a
cracking equaliser. Then Dan McCarthy scored his most important Footy
goal with a low deflected drive from a tight angle with only seconds
remaining to send his side wild with delight.
Men
Utd had an comprehensive win over the Column the following evening
who gave everything they had the night before. Sean O Connor scored
all 4 goals for Utd and gave a wonderful performance in doing so.
3rd
placed Sons of Pitches seem to be lacking some creativity in their
midfield as their season comes to a conclusion but still have a
chance of honours if they win both their remaining game as the
Specials and The Column must go head to head again in the final game
of the season. The Specials made up for their heart wrenching loss
the night before as they narrowly beat the Pitches 4-3. Dan Hegarty
was best for the Specials and scored with a wonderful volley,
flicking the ball over the defenders head before crushing the ball to
the net.
The
golden oldies the Whitfords beat Balaga Tongo 6-2, and used all their
experience to beat this young Tongo side. Brothers Jack and Harry
Russell scored 5 of their sides goals and showed their younger
opponents how to finish in front of goal.
Thursday
Division 1
Footy's
first perfect season is the latest challenge for EZY FC who have 13
wins out of 13. But they are up against it in their final game as
Oxford Internationals should be well up for the challenge after an
impressive rookie season. Oxford had a 11-7 win over Far From Ath in
a very open game. Conor Hawes was most impressive for his side a
scored a hatful of goals at centre forward.
Champions
EZY FC had too much pace and power for the Booze Crew and gave them a
lesson in finishing. OS Naventages also had too much football in
their side for an under strength All Blacks team and had a
comfortable 8-4 win.
Drink
Team also hammered their opponents KFC. MVP nominee Peter Perdas was
again excellent for this Polish side who are a joy to watch in
possession of the ball. Sebastain Oziomek scoring 6 times for his
side bring his seasons tally to a Footy record of 35 goals with 1
game still to come.
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