Sliabh na mBan Test Kids

Sliabh na mBan Test Kids

Wednesday Division 1

Sliabh na mBan gave the Kids their biggest test yet but just came up short as the Kids prevailed by a 3-2 scoreline in an excellent game. They led through goals from Paul Tierney and Eric Cotter. The Kids did well to come back from being 2-0 down to win the game but were helped by two second half own goals from na mBan before the impressive Shane Twomey scored with a very late winner.

The Could Have Beens also tested PSV Hungrovers, but also lost out to the Cobh Lads. PSV went ahead after 15 minutes and scored again before half time. They increased their lead just after half time and looked to have the points in the bag, but the Could Have Beens battled their way back into the game, with 2 goals from Derek O Brien. With Mark Murphy impressing, CHB pushed hard for an equaliser but found PSV's keeper Dylan Sheridan in excellent form and a stubborn Peter Leahy also excelled in defence. Damien O'Leary and Martin Carroll scored with 2 breakaway goals to seal the points for PSV.

Deportivo finally got their first win of the season as they comfortably beat Crossbarry 9-5. John O'Brien was the star man here and scored 5 of Deportivo's haul. Kevin Finn and Bryan Crowley were best for Crossbarry and scored a brace a piece.

Abcde FC hung on for a narrow 2-1 victory over the Lemon Drizzlers which keeps them third in the table. Conor Barry impressed for Abc and scored along with Dermot Ring, This game was a tough battle with neither side deserving to lose. Edward Noonan and Ryan Nolan were best for the Drizzlers. Peter O'Leary was the lone Lemon scorer.

Wednesday Division 2

Racing Returns went to the top of the table with a 4-3 win over their main rivals AC Standard. AC narrowly beat Racing on the opening day of the season, but this time the result was reversed in a cracking encounter. Stephen Kenny was brilliant for Racing and scored an all important hatrick. Niall Gannon was the games best player, and pushed Standard forward after they trailed 2-1 at the break. Peadar Horgan was also in top form for Racing. This division looks like its between these 2 sides, as they are now both 6 points clear of third placed Dynamo Tonduff.

James Mullins had an excellent second half for Dynamo Tonduff as they beat Olympiakios 4-2. His efficient use of the ball in midfield meant they kept more possession and so his side created more chances. This made all the difference as the sides were tied 2-2 at half time. Mark McNally, Darren McCarthy, Sean O'Connell and Brendan O'Sullivan all scored one each for Tonduff. Kevin Donnelly and Ian Casey replied for Olmypiakios.

Balaga Tongo stay in fourth spot after they overcame Voxpro. Some of the Balaga players are actually Voxpro employees, so this was all about bragging rights at the Voxpro headquarters. John Duggan's influence on the game for Balaga was huge. Eoin Hayes scored twice for the winners who were always under pressure from a battling Voxpro outfit.

Game of the week went The Adams Family v The Individuals tie. The Adams Family produced their best performance of the season but just lost out in a really exciting game, going down 7-6. The Adams Family who are all Harvey Norman employees, led 5-2 at the break, thanks to a fine individual display from Angelo who was on the mark 3 times. Barry Gleeson also impressed for the Harvey Norman lot and scored a brace. Damien Galvin was the games best player and made all the difference for the Individuals and also scored 3 times in a brilliant second half display to turn the score in their favour.