Ezy Does It Again

Thursday Division 1

The Booze Crew and Ezy Fc went head to head in last weeks most important fixture and indeed of the of the Summer Season so far. With both sides winning all of their games so far except for the 3-3 draw with each other 6 weeks ago, this was always going to be the big 6 pointer in this division. Could this skilful Booze Crew outfit overcome the strong and organised Ezy, and perhaps put an end to their remarkable Footy run, having won 5 division 1 titles in a row. The Booze Crew got off to a flyer, and scored with their first attack when Alan Kinsella surprised the Ezy defence with a well taken goal within 30 seconds of the kick off. They doubled their advantage after Ezy’s keeper Charlie Fitzmaurice gave away a penalty for a sly tackle, which Eoin Kinsella dispatched with conviction. Ezy who were missing Steve Dwyer from their line up, but still fielded a very strong side and indeed started with Peter Fitzmaurice and Andy O’Mahony on the bench. They worked their way back into the game using all of their experience from their recent successes, and had more possession of the ball during the first half. John Daly restored to the Ezy line after a recent injury, reduced the deficit just before halftime with a very well worked goal, to set up the second half up nicely.The second period continued as the first half finished, with Ezy bossing possession, but finding Dylan Sheridan tough to beat in the Booze Crew goal, and running into some resolute defending from the Cobh lads. Man of the match, Brian Lyons who was excellent in midfield for Ezy levelled with 15 minutes left on the clock. Lyons may be small in stature, but made up for it with skill and courage, the latter being most admirable as he is just back from a cruciate ligament injury. So this was a big test for Lyons which he came through with flying colours. Andy Daunt was also excellent and marshalled Booze Crew’s danger man Jimmy Griffin very effectively. Daunt was also quick to break out of defence and was a threat on the counter attack on numerous occasions. Daly deservedly put Ezy ahead with a tap in after Sheridan could only parry a strong shot from Dave Johnson. They wrapped up the 3 points with further goals from Lyons and their very effective centre forward Dave Johnson. This win now puts them in a commanding position to take a very impressive 6th title on the bounce.           

The Vale Afc turned over their close rivals the Sons of Pitches, 3-2 in another excellent game. Glen Johnson with a late winner for the Vale with a super strike.           

The Dreamers also overcame a six man Cupid Stunts side 9-5 in a high scoring encounter. Dave Linnane and Mark Cummins (3) were best for the winners, while Shane Buckley and Dan Williams were best for the Stunts and scored a brace apiece.
Thursday Division 2

Mount Oval produced their best performance of the season with an impressive  5-2 win over league leaders, The Wanted FC. Brian Connell scored a hatrick and keeper Marcin Korona were both excellent for the Oval who may have left it too late for a title challenge, with them being 8 points behind, although they do have a game in hand.Hardly Athletic are right back in contention after securing the 3 points with a 7-3 win over the experienced Boca Seniors. The recent addition of Willie Bruton to the Hardly line up, proving critical as the season closes in. Their upcoming game with The Wanted at the end of the month looking like a winner takes all clash.The Rotten Johnnies overcame Panicyakios 3-0 with Wayne O’Callaghan best for the Johnnies and amongst the goals along with John Constant and Liam Hennessy.
Thursday Division 3

Men Utd and River Plate lost ground on the leaders Crystal Eagle when they drew 2-2 against each other. This was a big game for both sides to stay in touch for honours, but a draw was a fair result. River Plate doing well coming from 2-0 down to snatch a valuable point.

Crystal Eagle had a comfortable win over Pathetic Athletic and are now 3 points clear of their closest rivals River Plate, who they have yet to play on July 31st. James Corcoran being the most impressive Eagle scoring 4 times.

KFC beat Whitfords 4-3 in a cracking game, the much older legs of the Whitfords just about running out of steam as the match closed in. Robert Browner scoring their fourth with 2 minutes left. Jack Russell rolled back the years with an excellent display for the unlucky Whitfords.