Bobcats and Nualight Crowned Champoins

Wednesday Division 3

The Bobcats went into there 3^rd last game of the season with the title already in the bag, but celebrated it with a wonderful 4-3 victory over 2^nd placed Hit or Miss. Hit or Miss had started well and went into a 3 goal lead with goals from Dan McSweeney, Jurgen Bukowski and Steve Sinnott and were looking good for the win. Bobcats then lost Paul O'Brien through injury, who has been a major player for them all season, and it was looking more likely that Hit or Miss would beat the league winners. But the champions showed their class and some true spirit when they battled back. Brendan Curtin scored twice, and Jack McLoughlin equalised before Brian Smith scored a last gasp winner to give them a very healthy 16 point lead with 2 games still to play.

The Could Have Beens had their best performance of the season with a 6-2 win over AC Standard. Derek O'Brien played a starring role at centre forward setting of 4 of his sides 6 goals. Niall Collins opened the scoring after 8 minutes with a deflected shot for the Have Beens. A mistake by the Have Been's keeper led to an equaliser from Dave Barry. Peter Fitzmaurice restored the Have Been's lead just before half time with a well taken back post header from O'Brien's throw in. The first goal after half time was always going to be crucial, and again the reliable veteran Niall Collins was on hand to score a lovely goal from an acute angle with just seconds on the 2^nd half clock. The Have Beens never looked back and ran in 3 more goals, Ken Hourihan scoring twice and Denis Collins with another as they dominated the 2^nd half. Tim O'Connor scored a late consolation for AC, but it was not their night as they never got their passing game going and gave up possession too easily.

Balaga Tongo won a great battle with Rosies coming out on top by 5 goals to 3 in a very open game. John Duggan in midfield was again best for Balaga and was on the score sheet along with Alan Evans, Eoghan Kennedy, Mark O Flynn and Eoin Hayes. Kieran Hurley, Conor O'Brien and Colin Murphy were Rosies goal getters.

Wednesday Division 2

Nualight were crowned champions in this division, but went down 4-2 to Schuf FC last week. Schuf deserved this victory as they worked extremely hard for the win. Nualight have showed during the season that they are a class above the rest but were out foxed by Schuf on this occasion. Aidan McGuinness had a great game scored a brace with Darren Lynch and Colm Young with their other goals. The very skilful duo, Kieran Buckley and Adrian Field were on the mark for the league winners.

Dynamo Tonduff produced their best display of the season and deservedly held CUH in the game of the week that ended in a pulsating 7-7 draw. Both defences leaked some bad goals, but it led to one of the best games of the season in this league. Eric Cotter and Dave Murphy were best for Tonduff and scored a brace a piece along with Sean O'Connor. Sean Sheehan, Ivan Weir and Rory Barry did likewise for CUH. A Sean Sheehan effort with a shot from 25 yards being the pick of the games 14 goals.

Deportivo overcame Johnny Boys in another very open but tough encounter. Deportivo's John O'Brien found his scoring boots again and scored a hatrick. Sean Holland also scored 3 times for Johnny Boys who were below full strength. A 2^nd half sin bin for Johnny Boy's did not help their cause as they chased the game.