River Plate Topple Drink Team

Thursday Division 1

River Plate served up Drink Teams first defeat of the season with a fine 5-2 win over the Polish lads. Luke Noonan was star man for the Carrigaline lads in this very intense clash that only saw River Plate pull away in the last 10 minutes. Danny Meade scored with a low thunderbolt that proved to be the all important goal to go in front after the sides were tied 2-2 at the break.

This defeat to Drink Team opens up this division again and it looks like it could go down to the wire with a lot of teams very evenly matched.

Thirty Somethings continued their drawing streak and drew their 4^th game in a row, this time after another 4-4 draw with FC Copen Badly. The Somethings should have closed out their first 3 points with the win but let a 4-1 lead slip in the closing 5 minutes. Peter Carroll scored the all important late equaliser for Copen Badly to secure their first point of the season.

Boca Seniors stayed in touch of the leaders with an excellent 3-2 win over the Net Busters. Dave Fleming was excellent in defence for Bocas and popped up with the winner for his side who endured some late pressure from the Net Busters but hung on for the win thanks to some excellent defending from Fleming and Aidan Murphy. A late sin bin for the Net Busters did not help their pursuit of an equaliser.

Thursdsay Division 2

Mount Oval continued their good form and are having their best season yet after a comprehensive 5-1 win over the JT Specials. The Specials were missing their main threat up front in Dan Hegarty who starred for Castlehaven in the County Final last Sunday. Dave Hogan was best for Oval and scored a hatrick. Brian O Connell and Niall Murphy have steadied the Oval ship this season and both looked very strong in midfield. Neil Gordon was again the Specials lone goalscorer.

The Dreamers continued their 100% record with a comfortable win over the Cowboys.

The Dreamers stay ahead of Mount Oval on goal difference after 4 games, and next weeks fixtures sees them go head to head. They played on the counter very effectively and scored several of their goals on the break with Dave Linnane benefiting most from this as he notched a hatrick for the winners with Dreamers Dean Cummins getting the man of the match.

The Dragons dug out their 2^nd 3-2 win of the season after a tough encounter with AC Exiles.

A late winner against the run of play saw them steal the points when they had on 6 players after a late yellow card. Jermey Delea was the best player on the pitch and was unlucky to be on the losing side. The reliable Rory Walsh was best for the Dragons and scored a brace.

The Sons of Pitches continued their excellent season with another fine 3-0 win over the Booze Buddies. Eoin Barrett proved a real handful at centre forward for the Booze Buddies, where he held up the ball very well and assisted in 2 of his sides goals. Michael Deasy, William O'Brien and Alan O'Sullivan were all on the mark for this hard working Pitches side.

Thursday Division 3

The new look Lemmons side had another good win, this time over the Ball Busters. The East Cork lads (Ball Busters) came back well in the 2^nd half after they trailed 6-1 at the break, but left themselves too much to do, and the Lemmons hung on for the win. Veteran Brothers Denis and Niall Collins scored a brace a piece as did Dean Long for the Lemmons who had goalkeeper Denis Cronin in fine form between the posts. Seamus Slattery and Finbarr Browne worked hard for the East Cork lads.

2nd placed Men Utd were far too strong for The Mighty Reds and look like they will be contenders this season. They totally outplayed the Reds with John O'Brien scoring 5 times and Jason Lake in top form at the back for Utd

Panicyakios drew 4-4 with the Boothouse Bingers to remain top of the league. The Binger's Tom Meade coming up with the all important 2^nd half equaliser after Panic led 4-3 at the break.

Owen Savage was best for Panicakios and looks like he will be a key player for them this season. Both he and James Daly scored a brace a piece, while Cormac Manning did likewise for the Bingers.

The Whitfords had their first win of the season and a comprehensive one it was as well. A 4-0 win over the Flying Column in a game that saw two very experienced sides go up against each other. Stuart Howard scored the game's best goal and his 2^nd after a fine solo run, where he rounded the keeper to tap the ball in the net.

The Column battled hard as usual, but the Whitfords showed more composure while they were in possession of the ball and thus created more chances. Cameron Espey and Jack Russell were also excellent for the Whitfords.

Deportivo Oust Albinos In Classic

Wednesday Division 1

Deportivo and Albino Leffe battled out a classic game where both sides were very evenly matched, that saw Deportivo win by the odd goal.

With the score tied 3-3 at the break and the lead exchanging hands twice in each half, this was a game neither side deserved to lose. But man of the match Martin Hallahan popped up with a late winner for Deportivo to make it 5-4. Colin Gurhy and Bernard Parkes both scored a brace a piece for the winners as did Conor O'Reilly for Albino Leffe.

Sliabh na mBan and the Thirtysomethings played out another cracker that ended all square, 3-3 the final score. Bill Henry was in superb between the sticks for Standard and made several point blank saves to keep his side in the game, before he was finally beaten by a late, but excellent Joe McAuliffe strike for the equaliser. Tim O'Connor was AC's top player and scored twice on the night and McAuliffe and Colm O'Riordain were best for na mBan in a very entertaining game.

The Baggios had just a little too much class in their side as they overcame a dogged Dynamo Tonduff side that made the Baggios work hard for the 3 points. Wayne O Callaghan scored twice and Darragh O'Regan and Stephen O'Donovan scored the Baggios other goals as they pulled away from Tonduff in the closing ten minutes, winning by a 4-2 scoreline. Dave Murphy did well for Tonduff and scored along with Kevin Quirke.

Ezy did not have it so easy against early on against Fritzl Palace but still had enough to over come a hard working Palace side winning by 8-2. Ezy showed some clinical finishing especially in the 2^nd half, and especially from Andy O'Mahony. The very lively John Daly was everywhere for Ezy and dominated midfield along with Steve Dwyer. Sean Stack scored a brace for Palace.

Wednesday Division 2

Roco Risers maintained their 100% record with a good win 5-2 over Balaga Tongo to maintain a two point gap at the top after 3 weeks. Next week sees them come up against 2^nd placed Missing FC, a game that could be called a 6 pointer even at this early stage of the season.

Andrew Dorgan was star man for Roco and scored a hatrick. Balaga's best players John Duggan and Eoin Kennedy replied for Tongo. Mark Murphy scored 2 in the last 10 minutes to clinch the points for Roco, but did not know much about his 2nd goal as it deflected off his back after an excellent shot for Mike Holland.

Missing FC had an excellent 6-2 win over the Angry Badgers. The Badgers who have some fine players in their side but have yet to gel together this season. The industrious Steve Sinnott was again tops for Missing as was their goalkeeper Paul Luxford who made some excellent saves throughout the game. Jurgen Bukowski and Jody Sinnott scored 2 a piece for the winners.

Schuff FC recorded their 2^nd win of the season after a tough encounter with Rosies. Rosies led 1-0 at the break after an owl goal, but a cracking shot from Schuff 's Aidan McGuinness from an almost impossible angle saw his side draw level 10 minutes into the 2^nd half.

Another excellent strike from Ian McCormack saw Schuff stretch their lead only for John Bray to equalise for Rosies. Darren Lynch scored twice late on for Schuff to clinch a hard earned but just about deserved 3 points to maintain third spot in the table

RIP Brian Conway

RIP BRIAN CONWAY

Brian Conway who played with the Boothouse Bingers in division 3 on Thursday nights, tragically passed away last week. Brian who would have been just 26 years of age on his next Birthday had played for the Bingers for a few years now and was well liked by all players and referees up in the Footy leagues.
He enjoyed playing soccer with his mates and enjoyed the crack and banter that goes along with it. Brian lived in Rathcooney and worked in SuperValue in Glanmire. He was a passionate GAA supporter and an avid Card player and his sense of humour will be missed, especially in the Boothouse Bar.
All players and Referees in the Footy.ie Leagues would like to offer our deepest sympathy to Brian's family, his team mates and especially his close friend and teammate Shane Cahill at this tragic time.
I would like to thank all players who impeccably observed the minutes silence followed by a huge applause at the start of all games last Thursday.

May he rest in Peace

BH

Sexton Sinks River Plate

Thursday Division 1

A Paul Sexton hatrick and an excellent display from Conor McDowell in goal for the for the Net Busters was enough to take all 3 points from River Plate. The slick passing on view from the Net Busters justifies their division 1 status. Danny Meade was best for River Plate and was their lone goalscorer.

Drink Team comprehensively beat FC Copen Badly by 9-2 and look hot favourites to take honours in this division. Copen Badly coped pretty well in the first half and looked to be well in the game, but Drink Teams superior finishing in front of goal proving the difference between the sides. Sebastian Oziomek scored a hatrick for the Polish outfit.

Boca Seniors and the Thirty Somethings played out the game of the week that ended in a 3-3 draw. This game was end to end for the hour, with a draw being a fair result. Eric Cotter with a brace for Bocas while Brian McLaughlin did likewise for the Somethings.

Thursday Division 2

“The Alan Jordan Memorial Cup”

The Booze Buddies made it 2 wins out of 2 and look to be early season favourites after they trounced The Cowboys. Joseph Grennan scored 5 times for the winners, and Peter Leahy scored twice in a one sided affair.

The Dreamers also have maximum points after 2 games after their hard fought win over the Sons of Pitches. The Pitches missed their best player in Michael Deasy who might have made the difference between the sides. However the Dreamers are well organised by their manager Dave Cummins and play some decent football and should also be contenders. Chris Hayes, Pa Barry and Denis Thomas were all on the mark for the Dreamers after the sides were level at the break.

Sean Jordan came up trumps for the Dragons as they won a very close game 3-2 against the JT Specials. Jordan scored a late with a strike from distance, similar to his first goal of the night. Tim O Callaghan scored the Dragons other goal, a real poachers effort after a brilliant pass out of defence. Rob Duggan and Neil Gordon were the Specials goalscorers.

Mount Oval also have 6 points out of 6 and showed they also mean business this season after their 6-1 win over AC Exiles. A hatrick from man of the match Dan Ryan was enough to ensure his side stay joint top.

Thursday Division 3

Men Utd and Ball Busters played out a thriller with a late own goal being the difference between the 2 sides. Darren Burns scored a brace for the Busters, one of which was a superb volley from 20 yards. But Joe McCarthy was also in great form for Men Utd who just about deserved the 3 points on the night. McCarthy scored along Bernard Parkes for United.

The Lemmons crusied to victory with a 10-3 win over The Mighty Reds. Justin Banks proving to be the star of the show with 4 well taken goals for The Lemmons.

Panicyakios find themselves top of the pile after their 2^nd win in 2 weeks, this time a 3-1 win over the Flying Column. A brace from the impressive Eoin Healy and another goal from Eoin Savage saw all 3 points going Panicyakios's way, after they came from a goal behind. Fabrice Fortune scored the Column's only goal with a very well taken effort from a very tight angle

Dogzy Steals It For Roco

Footy Report Wednesday 18^th Sept

Division 2

Roco Risers got off to a great start in their first Footy season with a 5-4 win over the Angry Badgers. This was a cracking game that was end to end for the hour with the lead exchanging on a few occasions. Mike Holland opened the scoring for this very young side after 7 minutes with a low right footed drive. However the 2 best goals of the week were also scored in this game, Cal O'Mahony scored with an unstopable rasping half volley into the top corner after a chipped corner to the far touchline and Daniel Santry replied with a brilliant shot from 25yards for the Badgers. These 2 sides were full of energy and a draw would have probably been a fair result, but up stepped Andrew “Dogzy” Dorgan to score the last ditch winner for Roco after a great run out of defence and pass by man of the match Ryan O'Brien after the unlucky Badgers had just hit the post at the other end.

Missing FC also picked up 3 points after a 4-2 win over Rosies. Jurgen Bukowski scored twice for Missing. Eoin Moynihan was best for Rosies who took a while to settle into the game.

Brian Beale scored with a shot that almost burst the net for Rosies for the games highlight.

Schuff FC also got off to a flyer with a 3-0 win over Balaga Tongo. Aidan McGuinness proved the match winner for Schuff who look like a side who are well organised and look like they have been playing together for a while. Balaga were full of energy but lacked a player in midfield to organise their passing game. McGuinness opened the scoring midway through the first half for Schuff and Brendan Buckley and then Kevin Fitzgerald went on to complete the route.

Division 1

Ezy FC last seasons division 1 winners on Thursdays, switched to Wednesdays for this season and took off where they left off with a 4-1 win over Sliabh na mBan. Peter Fitzmaurice scored a brace for EZY who came from a goal down, but were given a good hard game by na mBan for 45 minutes but the younger legs of Ezy took over for the last quarter when they ran in 3 goals.

Baggios and Albino Leffe who were 2 late additions to division 1, played out a good game , but the Baggios had too much class in their side and won easily in the end by a 7-1 scoreline. Wayne O Callaghan scored a hatrick for the Baggios, who also had Ben Ryan in defence in excellent form. This Baggios side look like they will be able to test Ezy Fc and should also be contenders for the title.

Fritzl Palace had a good 4-2 win over old rivals AC Standard. Standard had a poor start to the game and and went 4-0 down and paid for this dearly as they left themselves with too much to do in the 2^nd half. Killian Lynch was the star man for Palace and scored a hatrick for this industrious hard working side.

Dynamo Tonduff and Deportivo played out a hard fought but fair encounter that ended in a 3-3 draw. Michael Murphy scored twice for Tonduff while Mark Kennifick, Bernard Parkes and Martin Hallahan were on the mark for Deportivo.

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End Of Season Winners

Champions and Runners Up, Golden Boot Winners, along with Most Valuable Players Nominees and Winner.

Wednesday Division 1
Champions - Booze Crew

Runners Up - Sleazy Lemmons

Golden Boot Winner - Jimmy Griffin - Booze Crew - 29 Goals

MVP Nominations

Jimmy Griffin - Booze Crew (Winner)
Connie Murphy - Abcde FC
Kyle Hosford - Trotters Traders
Jason Lake - Racing Club
John Paul O Mahony - Crossbarry Legends

Wednesday Division 2 
Champions - Sliabh Na mBan

Runners Up - Dynamo Tonduff 

Golden Boot Winner - Tim O Connor - AC Standard - 22 Goals

MVP Nominations

Paul Tierney - Sliabh na mBan
Joe McAulliffe - Sliabh na mBan (Winner)
Tim O Connor - AC Standard
Jordan O Leary - Bayer Neverlosin
Dan Gallagher - Fritzl Palace

Thursday Division 1
Champions - Ezy FC

Runners Up - Oxford International

Golden Boot winner - Conor Hawes - Oxford International - 27 Goals

MVP Nominations

John Daly - Ezy FC (Winner)

Steve Dwyer - Ezy FC
Conor Hawes - Oxford International
Colm Coveney - Oxford International
Donal Collins - Los Pistoleros

Thursday Division 2
Champions - Boca Seniors

Runners Up - The Chancers

Golden Boot Winner - Gavin O Driscoll - The Chancers - 25 Goals

MVP Nominations
Ronan O Sullivan - Boca Seniors
John Browne - Boca Seniors
Ronan Sherman - Unreal Madrid
Dan Hegarty - JT Specials (Winner)

Thursday Division 3
Champions - Sons Of Pitches

Runners Up - Balaga Tonga

Golden Boot Winner - Eoin Barrett - Sons of Pitches - 24 Goals

MVP Nominations 

Michael Deasy - Sons Of Pitches
Jason Lake - Men Utd (Winner)
Eoghan Kennedy - Balaga Tonga
John Barry - Whitfords
Alan O Sullivan - Sons Of Pitches

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