Footy Report Thursday 7th November 2013
Thursday Division 1
The Net Busters stay in joint top position after a tremendous comeback to win against the Boca Seniors. Bocas led 2-0 at the break after Eric Cotter and Aidan Murphy has scored 2 excellent strikes and were fully deserving of this lead having dealt well with a strong Net Busters side before the break. Veteran Tommy Dunne, the Ex Cork City manager was central to all the good Bocas play, but perhaps too many substitutions interrupted their rhythm and they were forced to defend deep in the 2nd half, thus handing the impetus to the Net Busters. Top Scorer Paul Sexton got them back to within a goal with a rasping right foot drive, before levelling 5 minutes later with another right foot shot from 10 yards. Sexton then produced a sublime piece of skill in the last minute of the game when he lifted a lob chipped pass over the Bocas defence to the inrushing Dave McCarthy who finished beautifully with a backheel to the net for a memorable victory.
Drink Team made easy work of beating River Plate and look to be back to their best form after some poor performances. Peter Perdas will be key to their title challenge and needs to be in the side for the big games especially against The Net Busters who they play on the 5th of December. Matusiak Lukasz scored an impressive 5 times for Drink Team
FC Copen Badly did not cope very well with a very experienced Thirty Somethings side and went down 4-2 to the veterans. The damage was done in the first half when Luca Gastoldi, Brian Kelleher, Mark Murphy and man of the match Brian McLaughlin were the Somethings goal scorers. Copen Badly were better in the 2nd half and made a better game of it. Murphys goal is worthy of a mention as it was a drive from about 25 yards. Dean Dunlea and Peter Carroll replied for Copen Badly.
Thursday Division 2
The Sons of Pitches had another hard fought 3-2 win over the Dragons and seem to be enjoying life in division 2 having spent years in the 3rd division. Alan O’Sullivan who has upped his game considerably since the move to the higher level scored with a tremendous volley and a contender for goal of the season for his sides first goal. Sean Jordan opened the scoring with an excellent shot for the Dragons after 10 minutes. The Dragons had their 5th 3-2 scoreline of the season, but just came up short against a well organised Pitches side.
The Booze Buddies had a 4-2 win over AC Exiles, to stay within 8 points of the leaders, with Damien O’leary and Trevor Rowe both scoring twice. Defender Terry Ryan was best for the Exiles and encouraged his side well and also scored his side's opener.
JT Specials gave probably their best performance of the season but just came up short against the Dreamers who still have their 100% record. Dan Hegarty scored twice for the Specials and scored a brilliant goal from an almost impossible angle to put them 2-1 in front after 40 minutes. But the Dreamers have won some very tight games this season, but none closer than this, coming out 4-3 winners having come from 2-1 and 3-2 down to win another crucial 3 points. The Dreamers Keeper Dean Cummins was again key to their win having made some excellent stops. Rory Perry again showed how sharp he is in front of goal and scored his 2nd brace in 2 weeks.
Mount Oval continued with their good form and beat the Cowboys 5-0. The Cowboys should take confidence from producing a lot of chances but need to show more of the same in finishing them off. Brian O Connell, Dave Hogan and Niall Murphy did the damage for Mount Oval.
Thursday Division 3
Panicyakios and the Boothouse Bingers both won and so stretched their lead at the top as 3rd placed Men Utd went down to Whitfords. Panicyakios were too strong for the Lemmons and look more like a division 2 side. The Bingers also look like they should be in the division above and demolished the Ball Busters 10-1. Darren Burns scored with a brilliant strike for the Busters for his side's only goal but it was the best of all eleven goals in this game. Cormac Manning and man of the match David James both scored hatricks for the Boothouse.
Matt O’Connor scored 4 times for Panicyakios in their well organised and powerful display in their 8-2 win over the Lemmons. Eoin Savage and Paul Furlong were also excellent for Panicyakios, whose upcoming game versus the Boothouse on the 28th of November looks like being a title decider.
Whitfords had a hard earned 7-6 win over Men Utd, but only just held on having lead 5-1 at halftime. United, led by Jason Lake brought it back to within a goal, but the Whitfords held on to the 3 points with Kevin O’Connell in outstanding form after a long lay off through injury. Gavin Rosser and Cameron Espey both scored a brace for Whitfords while Lake who pushed forward from defence was on the mark 3 times in the 2nd half comeback for Utd.
Aidan Fenton was the best player on the pitch for the Flying Column as they beat the Mighty Reds 7-3. Fabrice Fortune opened the scoring with the games best goal for the Column who led 4-0 at the break. The Reds put in a much better shift in the 2nd period and and should take confidence from their 2 half display.
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