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Thursday Division 2

Apple Exiles had a great 3-0 win over Net Busters to go top of this division and now look favourites for the title with round 1 of games completed. This game was tight and 2 goals from Jarrin Kooperman helped seal the win for the Exiles, one of which was a brilliant effort after he had intercepted a short free kick and ran the full length of the pitch, rounding the keeper before slotting the ball home.

Brian Fleming was in top form for Athletico PTF as they cruised to a 7-1 win over the Barrack Rats. He scored an impressive 4 goals in this one sided game. After 5 weeks this division looks like it will be a 3 horse race between the Exiles, PTF and Net Busters.

Thursday Division 1

The 30 Somethings maintained their 100% record after another closely fought win over the Sporting CPL. Graham Virgo was brilliant for the Somethings and scored twice including the winner. Luca scored their other goal. Rory Walsh worked hard in midfield for CPL and was also on the score sheet, before Virgo popped up with a late winner.

The much organised Ex Pats impressively beat the All Blacks 4-1, with the dependable Tim O Connor scoring a hatrick. The All Blacks who are hot and cold this season, were definitely below par this week.

Ezy FC easily beat the Knowns Quantities to stay in with a shout in this division. Steve Dwyer and John Daly goals stood out as they were impressive long distance strikes. The Knowns are struggling to get off the mark in this very high standard division.

Thursday Division 3

A cracking strike from Alan Mullery helped seal the points for the Flying Column as they beat the JT Specials 2-0. The Specials battled hard but the Column always looked in control. Ciaren McArtan scored their opener.

Man of the Match Eoin Lawlor and Michael Brett were best for Panicakios as the hammered Men Utd to go top of division 3. Panicakios were all together too strong for their opponents, and were first to the ball from early on in the game and raced into an early lead.

The other 2 ties in this division both finished in 2-2 draws. Jay Sheehan came up with a deserved last minute equaliser for The Sons of Pitches to deny South City a win. Cameron Espey scored a brace for Whitfords in their draw with the B69ers. Dave McCool and Tom O Brien replied for the Niners.

Great Comeback By Rosies

Wednesday  Division 4

The Average Joes left 2 points slip against Rosies as the Carrigaline boys came back from 5-2 down with 10 minutes to go to earn a point. The Joes helped Rosies by conceding an og for Rosies 4^th, and Mark Cunningham levelled late on with a fine strike.

James Mealy showed Sub Standard Liege the way as he ran the show from midfield, as they easily beat the Inbetweeners. Phil Wade also chipped in with some slick finishing. How the Inbetweeners contributed largely to this game that produced a high level of skill more accustomed to division 1.

The tongue twisting between Fritzl Palace and Crystal Fallace ended in a 2-2 draw and a share of the spoils. This game was a bad tempered affair with 3 red cards. Darragh O’Regan scored an excellent goal for Fallace as Mike Wren  and Paul Stack were on the mark for Palace.

Wednesday Division 3

An excellent performance from Darragh Laffan proved decisive for Kurtz Wallopers as they came out on top against FC Coping Badly in a very tight. Laffan was instrumental in most of their good play and was on the scoresheet twice.

MP O’Sullivan produced a battling performance as they turned the tide against the Baggios. The Baggios dominated early proceedings and looked comfortable at 3-1. But the Cash and Carry boys led by man of the match Gavin Ahern never gave up and equalised through Jay Nixon. Colin Gurhy stole the points with 2 late goals for O’Sullivans.

A Dan Twomey hatrick for Dynamo Tonduff proved pivitol in their tie with Real Soso Bad. This game could have gone either way after Steve Riordain levelled for Real, direct from a corner kick to make it 2-2. But slick finishing from Twomey proved to be the difference.

Wednesday Division 2

The Cuban Priests continued their excellent start to the Footy leagues, as they won by a comfortable 6-1 scoreline. However the score flattered the Priests as this was a closer contest that the scoreline suggests as Jim Walsh and company fought hard for Douglas. Stephen O Donovan, who looks an excellent player was in tremendous form for the Priests and scored 4 times. The pick of which was a solo goal where he ran from deep in his own half, to calmly slot home.

CUH were too strong for Balaga Tonga and won comfortable 5-2. Cathal O Sullivan was man of the match and scored a hatrick, while Ivan Weir excellent finishing returned after a lean period in front of goal last season.

Jamie Owen scored a late equaliser for Hit or Miss against Nualight. This tie was end to end and finished 3-3. Kieran Buckley scored with a bullet like shot for Nualight’s 2^nd goal, but Owen’s leveller was deserved as Fiachra O Driscoll fought hardest for Hit or Miss.

Wednesday Division 1

Korona produced a total football display and maintain their 100% record,

As they beat the Celts 6-2. The Mahon Lads battled hard early on, but Korona showed patience and never stopped passing the ball and eventually wearing their opponents down. Kris Pawlik led the way for the Polish lads with 2 crisp finishes.

Last Season champions Racing Club got their campaign under way with a fine win over the Larrys. Fergal Lynch was excellent in defence for Racing and broke forward twice to get on the scoresheet. Peter Fitzamurice played up front for Racing and this move worked a treat as he scored 4 times.

The Larrys have some very skilful players in Eamonn Fitzgerald and Stephen Kenny, but lack organisation in defence and conceded some soft goals.

Far From Athletic produced the performance of the evening as they ran out 8-4 winners against the Tools. Darragh O Regan was tremendous for Far From and scored an impressive 5 times. Colin Hammond scored twice for 

The Tools, who were guilty of missed chances when the game was tight.

Thirtysomethings Looking Good

Thursday Division 1

The 30 Somethings top the table as they made it 3 wins out of 3 with a good win over the Ex Pats. This division should prove to be tight with all teams capable of beating each other on a good day. CPL who are newly promoted look like they will be able to hold their own as they also had a good 9-6 win over the Known Quantities. Rory Walsh, Sean and Alan Jordan were excellent for CPL and were among the goals in a very open high scoring affair. Peter Fitzmaurice was best for the Knowns and hit a hatrick.

Luca and Mark Murphy scored 2 excellent goals for the 30 Somethings as they won 4-2 in a much tighter game against the Pats.

Kevin Garde was in top form for EZY FC who produced an excellent team performance to win out 7-5 against the All Blacks. Robbie Healy and Niall Murphy did best for the All Blacks.

Thursday Division 2

The Net Busters were a bit too strong for Cordal Rovers and came out on top by 5-1. Tim Crowley scored a brace for the Busters and they top the table after 3 games and if they can tighten their defence they could go all the way to their first Footy league title. Apple who are newly promoted from Division 3 have also made an excellent start and they beat PTF who were well below par on the night. Mark Ryan looks more comfortable in this division and scored an excellent hatrick for Apple.

The Barrack Rats and the Bandits produced the best game of the night and shared 6 goals. The 2 best goals were saved till last as James Fitzgerald scored a rocket from long range for the Rats and Dave Creedon produced an excellent piece of skill to score with a backheel for the Bandits.

Thursday Division 3

The Sons of Pitches and the Flying Column played out a very close and hard fought encounter. The Column who were 2 up at the break coming out on top. An early own goal by the Pitches was crucial to the tie. Cormac Crowley scored for the Pitches in the 2^nd half to make it tense until the final whistle but the Column held out. Kieran McCarthy was man of the match and scored the Column’s 2nd goal.

The experienced Jack Russell produced a man of the match display and scored a brace for Whitfords who easily dispatched Panicakios 5-0. The Whitfords surprisingly find themselves top of this pile after 3 weeks with 7 points. JT Specials who are in 2^nd spot are also playing excellent and find themselves in new territory towards the right end of the table. They beat South City 2-1. The returning John McCarthy was best for the Specials and should strengthen their team. The dependable Rob Carpenter scored their first goal. Ciaren Maguire scored for the City lads before being carried off with a serious injury. We wish him a speedy recovery!

Far From And Celts Draw

Wednesday Division 1

Far From Athletic and The Celts played out an entertaining 3-3 draw in a game that could have gone either way. Far From led 2-1 with 5 minutes remaining only to concede 2 goals and then equalise with the last kick of the game through Ian Kenneally. Aaron O Sullivan was best for the Celts and was on the scoresheet twice.

The Tools beat The Larrys 4-2 in another very open game. Terry O Connell excelled and Shane McCarthy scored a hatrick for the Tools, a superb volley from a corner being the pick of the bunch. Eamon Fitzgerald and Stephen Kenny were best for The Larrys.

Korona dispatched Racing Club 6-3 and look like being early season favourites. The very skilful Pawel Pciak was central to all their best moves and also scored a hatrick.

Wednesday Division 2

Newcomers Messy Ath beat a much changed Hit of Miss side 5-2. Killian Boland showed some real skill for Messy and scored a brilliant solo goal beating 3 players on a mazy run before slotting home. Paul Richardson tried hardest for Hit or Miss.

The Cuban Priests and Nualight drew 4-4 in the best game of the night. Liam Ahern came to the rescue for Nualight with a last gasp but deserved equaliser. Ronan Sherman and Martin Sheehan were tops for the Priests.

CUH were too strong for Douglas Mortgage and came out on top by 5-2. But Connor Quirke & the Mortgage boys battled hard and were a little unlucky having hit the post twice and having a goal disallowed. Ivan Weir was best for CUH.

Wednesday Division 3

Baggios and FC Coping Badly top this division with 2 wins out of 2. Both side won by the odd goal in their fixtures. Phil Mohally coming up with a late winner for Baggios as Wayne O Callaghan scored a brace as they beat Real So-so Bad. Coping Badly beat last seasons winners MP O Sullivan 2-1. Martin Hallahan and John O Brien coming up with the goals. Mick Crowley lead the way for O’Sullivans and scored with a tremendous low drive to keep the game alive.

A Brian Twomey hatrick sealed the points for Dynamo Tonduff as they beat newcomers Kurtz Wallopers 5-3. This division should be a real dog fight as all teams are very close in standard.

Wednesday Division 4

Rosies find themselves top of the pile here, but only on goal difference from Fritzl Palace. Both sides with maximum points. Rosies had an easy win over Crystal Fallace with Martin Higgins in top form  & scoring twice. Fritzl Palace had a much tougher game against Sub Standard Liege. Sean Stack with the winner for Palace. Kevin Hallahan scored a memorable goal for Liege after a neat one two with James Mealy.

The Average Joes showed their experience with a 3-1 win over The Inbetweneers. Joe O’Sullivan and the evergreen John “Speedie” O’Donovan with 2 cracking goals. The Joes Keeper Mike Bartlett was in fine form and made some brave saves towards the end of the game to seal the points for the Joes.

MP O Sullivans Win Division 3 Title

Wednesday Division 3

MP O’Sulivan celebrated their victorious season with a hard earned 2-1 win over Fritzl Palace. Mick Crowley & MVP nominee Alan Forde,  were again excellent and scored both goals for O’Sullivans.

Joe O’Sullivan again makes the headlines for his side, the Average Joes as he scored a last minute winner against Rosies to win 4-3. This was a cracking tie between 2 very experienced teams. Martin Higgins, who impressively won the Golden Boot, after missing the first 5 games of the season, again scored twice for the Carrigaline boys.

Wayne O’Callaghan also scored a last minute winner against an unlucky Bank of New York team who did well to come back from 2 nil down to draw level. The hard working Declan McMahon scored an excellent goal for the Bankers to get them back into the tie only for them to concede in the last minute to lose.

Wednesday Division 1

Far From Athletic did well to beat CUH 4-0 after the Wilton Boys enjoyed a lot of Possession but could not convert it into goals. A brace from Pat O’Regan helped Far From secure the points but it was an excellent all round team performance that keeps them on track for their title challenge.

Douglas Mortgage new boy Robert Higgins was the best player on the pitch and scored a hatrick as they beat a hard working Cork Celtic side by 6 goals to 4. Thomas Kelly scored twice for Celtic and was also impressive.

Wednesday Division 2

Killian Hogan who has been superb for the Golden Oldies all season scored twice and set up another for Barry Fitzgerald as they overcame Dynamo Tonduff 3-0. Dave Murphy tried hardest for Tonduff who did better in this game than the scoreline suggests. The Oldies now need all 3 points in their final game against Hit or Miss to clinch this division. If they slip up, the ever improving Multiple Scorgasams could pip them for the league as they go into battle with Balaga Tonga in their final encounter next Wednesday. Balaga Tonga again slipped up as they went down to The Crew in a thrilling game that finished 8-7. Mark Parkes was brilliant for the Crew and scored a very impressive 5 goals. Philip Sweetman replied with 4 goals for Balaga but were guilty or too many missed chances and so ended up on the losing side.

Thursday Division 1

The Ex Pats came from 2 nil down to score 4 without reply as they beat the Net Busters. Tim O Connor was outstanding for the Pats as they clawed their way back into this game. Eoin Sheehy also did well for the winners and his good performance is worthy of a mention.

The Cow Tippers put in an impressive display and were way too strong as they trashed the All Blacks. Peter Kelleher with 5 goals, Paul Smith and Dave Johnson were in top form for the Tippers.

Title winners for the 2^nd season in a row, OS Naventages were also impressive as they also had a big victory the 30 Somethings. Paulo Santos scored a hatrick for the Portuguese outfit.

Thursday Division 2

  Game of the week definitely goes to champions Sporting CPL and the Boothouse Bingers who played out a cracking 5 all draw. Man of the Match Robbie Bowen scored twice for the Bingers as Alan Jordan from distance and a great header by Fiachra O’Driscoll were the pick of the CPL goals.

BNY had an excellent win 2-0 over Novartis and played the counter attacking to a tee. Novartis had all the possession but could not break down a resilient BNY defence. Cain Fleming scored a cracking 2^nd goal to seal the points and break the spirit of the Novartis side. A beautifully worked goal

By Ken O’Connor for Athletico PTF, was enough to clinch the points against the Rovers. The impressive Michael Downey was best for PTF on night.

The Bandits ousted Sons of Pitches by the odd goal in another close game that finished 3-2. Pa Doyle was man of the match for the Pitches and also scored a cracking 2 goal. The Pitches pushed for the equaliser but left it a bit late as the Bandits held out for a win. Seamus Keane scored a brace for the Bandits.

Thursday Division 3

Apple Exiles won the all important game with fellow contenders Panicakios and now close in clinching this division. 2 glorious chances that were missed by Panicakios when the game was tied at nil all cost them dearly. Seamus O Brien did put Panicakios ahead after a good move, but after that it was one way traffic as the Exiles played all the football. Ronan Geary scored a cracking equaliser from a tight angle. The very lively Jeremy Dullea was brillant in the 2^nd half and put them ahead with a well taken goal.

Fabrice Fortune shone for the Flying Column as they beat Whitfords. Fortune scored twice for the Column as they scored 3 goals in a 2 minute 2^nd half spell. Alan Mullery was excellent in midfield for the Column.

Kieran Maguire was best for South City ran amuck in the 2^nd half, as the put 8 past the JT Specials and won comfortably. Rob Carpenter scored a brace for the Specials

Golden Oldies Win Top Of The Table Clash

Wednesday Division 2

Honours in this division should now go to the Golden Oldies as they won a crucial clash with season rivals Balaga Tonga. Balaga held the lead until 8 minutes to go, after Joe Dempsey scored an early opener. Damien Kennedy was in superb form and made some wonderful saves for Balaga to keep the Oldies at bay. But when Eoin Cotter equalised, the Balaga heads dropped and their flood gates opened as and Cotter, Killan and Philip Hogan ran in 4 more late goals.

Multiple Scorgasams had a 6-4 win over Hit and Miss to keep in with a chance for honours and move into 2^nd place. Kieran Buckley scored a hatrick and Ian Cotter was also instrumental in their victory.

Wednesday Division 3

David Green was in great form for Fritzl Palace and scored a brilliant late goal to seal the points in a hard fought battle with the Baggios.

Sub Standard Liege and Rosies played out an exciting 2-2 draw. A late James Mealy equaliser sealed a point for Liege. Michael O’Sullivan was excellent for Rosies and scored their 2^nd goal.

MP O’Sullivan came from a goal down at half time but were too strong for BNYM FC in the 2^nd half and ran out easy winners. Gavin Ahern was excellent for O’Sullivans. The dependable Mick Crowley hit a brace as did Colin Guiney and Bernard Curtin for the champions.

Joe O Sullivan rolled back the years for the Average Joes and scored twice to help his team to a narrow 3-2 win over Gowlacticos. His 2^nd goal was a beautiful lob over the Gowlacticos keeper and was the highlight in this end to end game.

Wednesday Division 1

Racing Club and Far From Athletic kept up momentum with 2 good wins to keep their last game of the season to be a top of the table, winner take all clash. Padraig McGovern hit a hatrick for Racing who dispatched Douglas Mortgage 4-1. Cormac Murray did well for Racing in defence and made some crucial blocks during this win that kept his side on top by 2 points.

Far From easily dispatched an inexperienced Cork Celtic team 5-1. Shane Aherne was excellent for Celtic and got the man of the match. Pat O’Regan and Phil Mohally got a brace a piece for Far From.

Thursday Division 1

The Cow Tippers had too much power and pace for the Ex Pats and won out

comfortably in this one sided affair. Peter Kelleher who has a real eye for the goal hit a hatrick and the ever reliable Steve Dwyer also hit the net on a few occasions.

OS Naventages were out played by the Net Busters who put in a great shift and worked very hard for this surprise win. Paul Sexton was superb and hit a hatrick for Net Busters. Adrian Burke was also in good scoring form and hit a brace.

The All Blacks and the 30 Somethings fixture produced, as expected another tight game that resulted in a 1-1 draw. A great strike from Graham Virgo cancelled out an Alan Bowen goal for the Somethings

Thursday Division 2

Novartis and Boothouse Bingers produced the tie of the evening that resulted in a 4-2 for Novartis. This very tight game was won in the dying minutes as Novartis came up with 2 very late goals to seal a great win. Karl Daly was again in brilliant form and scored twice for the winners.

Paddy Daughton came up with the winning goal for the Bandits as the beat Rovers by the odd goal. Stephen Keane tried hardest for Rovers and scored with a great strike to give Rovers the lead.

Ken O Connor starred for Athletico PTF as the trounced Sons of Pitches 6-1. He scored twice, one long range effort and the other with a great header to help seal the 3 points for PTF.

Thursday Division 3

Apple Exiles produced a great team performance that resulted in an easy win over JT Specials. Mark Ryan was central to the slick passing of the Exiles who have got stronger as the season has progressed.

Conor O’Mahony came up with a last minute winner for the Flying Column as they beat their Barrack St rivals South City, 4-3 in an excellent game. Alan Mullary was excellent for the Column who were made to work very hard for the points.

The goalkeeping skills of Jim Hanlon was a feature in Panicakios’s win

over Whitfords, that maintains their title aspirations. They  ran out 2-0 winners but were pushed all the way by the experienced Whitfords. Simon and Seamus O’Brien were on the scoresheet for Panicakios.

Lucky Break For Far From

Wednesday Division 1

Last Wednesday’s floodlight failure caused all games in this division to be cancelled. At the time Far From Athletic were were 3-1 down to leaders Racing Club with just 20 minutes to play. This crucial game between 1^st and 2^nd in the table is now is rescheduled for Christmas Week and should be a cracking finish to this division. Far From have the football to be able to turn this tie around, but should now encounter an even more determined Racing Club team as they can feel a bit of an injustice was done not to just replay out the remaining 20 minutes. This abandoned game was an excellent performance from Racing who were faster to the ball in the opening 20 minutes and took advantage of defensive errors. Padraig McGovern, Rory O’Leary and Edward Noonan all scored and were 3 nil up at half time. A brilliant solo effort by Aaron Atkinson for Far From gave his side hope before the lights went out.

Wednesday Division 2

Two others crucial ties in this division were also affected by the storm.

Balaga Tonga and Multiple Scorgasams was a 1-1 draw when the lights failed, but was a cracking tie. A brilliant goal from Kieran Buckley who nut megged his opponent before toe poking the ball to the corner cancelled out an early John Duggan goal for Balaga.

Hit & Miss were 3 nil down to table toppers Golden Oldies. Killian Hogan and Eoin Cotter were excellent for the Oldies, but were pushed harder than the scoreline suggests by Dan Williams and company and may not have it all their own way in the replay.

Wednesday Division 3

2 games were completed in this division. Fritzl Palace beat Gowlacticos 3-2 to end their chances of honours as MP O’Sullivan overcame Sub Standard Liege in another tight game to seal the division 3 title. Ger Kelleher was again best for O’Sullivans who also had Lenny Lyons and Shane Forde on the scoresheet. Mike Wren was man of the match in the Palace v Gowlacticos tie as Killian Lynch notched 2 long range strikes for the winners.

Thursday Division 1

2 great goals by Emmanuel sealed the points for OS Naventages and pushes them closer to retaining the division 1 title. Paulo Santos also scored as they beat the 30 Somethings 3-1.

Steve Dwyer was outstanding for the Cow Tippers as they beat the All Blacks comfortably. Justin Banks scored twice for the Tippers as Niall Murphy scored the All Blacks only goal.

Tim O Connor was brilliant for the Ex Pats as they came from behind to overcome the Net Busters 4-2. He was on the mark twice as was Eric Olin for the Pats. Paul Sexton was best for the Busters.

Thursday Division 2

A brilliant effort from Ken O Connor was enough to take all 3 points for Athletico PTF as they beat contenders the Boothouse Bingers 1-0. This defeat for the Bingers make it very hard for them now with only 3 games left and 7 points behind CPL.

A resurgent Bandits team convincingly beat a Bank of New York side that were a man short on the night. 2 long range efforts by Paddy Daughton and Dave Creedon helped clinch the points.

Novartis overcame a determined effort by the Sons of Pitches and won 6-3. Sean Stack and Ivan Murphy were central to all that went well for Novartis on the night. Pat Doyle hit a brace for the Pitches.

Thursday Division 3

Apple Exiles joined Panicakios at the top of division 3 as they hammered them 4-0. Despite a tremendous performance from Seamus O’Brien for Panicakios, the Exiles proved a bit too strong as Arjan with a brace, Phelim O’Brien and Mark Ryan were all on the scoresheet. Their game against each other scheduled on December 15^th will be a title decider.

A double from Cameron Espey helped Whitfords beat The Flying Column

4-1. Noel Hayes scored the lone Column goal.

Arthur O’Shea was brilliant between the sticks for South City as they beat JT Specials by the odd goal in a hard fought game.