Victorious Under 12′s – Winners of the Kay McGrath Cup
On the field of play………..
It’s been a fabulous week for the Club. On Saturday last, our Under 12 Girls caused one of the shocks of the season when they took home the Kay McGrath Cup after a magnificent 1 – 0 victory over favourites Lakewood Athletic at Turners Cross. Riona Crowley hit the all important goal and accepted the Cup afterwards.
When you consider that they started the season in Division 2, were promoted to the Premier section for the second half of the season and now are Cup champions and look like being runners up in the League. Congratulations to their management team of Rob McLatchie and Mary Tyner.
The greatest feeling – Receiving the Cup at Turners Cross
On Saturday evening it became even better when the Under 17′s won their final League game of the season in a winners take all game against Strand United at Eastcliff. It finished 4 – 3 in a cracking tie and after their long season it was no more than these guys deserved. Well done to the lads and their Managers Ken O’Neill and Dave Robb.
Champions – Under 17 League Winners
Proud moment – Receiving the League trophy from Ritchie Brown of the AUL
Meanwhile our Under 12 Division 1 side finished their League season with a 1 – 1 draw at Douglas Hall. This keeps them top of the table by three points but the teams behind them have a number of games in hand. Realistically they are hoping to grab second spot and get promoted and that goal is definitely within their sight. A great season indeed for Kevin Tobin and his fine squad.
This season just seems to get better and better for the Club as Mick Kent’s Under 13′s captured the Division 3 title with a comprehensive victory at Park United. More on this to follow.
The Under 14 Division 3 also have the League title in their own hands after they overcame Corinthian Boys on a 2 – 1 scoreline at Eastcliff. It was nail biting stuff as they had to come from behind to win it but now with their final game at home to Macroom, a win would see them champions.
The Division 2 side gave it their best shot by winning their final two games of the season, 5 – 1 at home to St Marys and 1 – 2 away to Park United but it was just not enough to keep them up as both Everton and Watergrasshill both got favourable results.
The Senior Womens team kicked off their season with a 1 – 0 home victory over EMC in the Steve Quinn Cup, which is run on a group basis. Elaine Field got the goal in the first half. It was a tougher encounter next in the same competition when they had to travel to last years FAI Intermediate Cup winners Wilton United. They trailed their host 1 – 0 at the break and were happy with that but having to play most of the second half with 10 players through injury, they eventually succumbed to a stronger Wilton outfit. It was a better day in their final game of the group when they entertained UCC. Goals from Amy O’Flynn, Elaine Field and Emma Coughlan were enough to secure a 3 – 1 victory. Captain Megan Spillane was outstanding at centre half while there were great displays from Lisa Mooney in goal, Niamh Walsh, Michelle Hourihan and Jenny White.
Next week will see the League kick off and it’s the same opposition again away at The Farm in Bishopstown.
Fixtures…..
Wednesday 1st May
Small Sided Games Under 7 Group 4
vs. Strand United (Away) : 6.00pm
Small Sided Games Under 9 Group 6
vs. Richmond @ Eastcliff : 6.00pm
Senior Women Steve Quinn Cup
vs. Wilton United (Away) : 6.45pm
Thursday 2nd May
Small Sided Games Under 8 Group 5
vs. Clashmore Ramblers (Away) : 6.00pm
Small Sided Games Under 10 Group 1
vs. Avondale Hawks @ Eastcliff : 6.00pm
Small Sided Games Under 10 Group 8
vs. Clashmore Ramblers @ Eastcliff : 5.00pm
Under 14 Division 2
vs. Everton @ Eastcliff : 7.00pm : Ref. Kevin Whittle
Friday 3rd May
Under 12 Division 1
vs. Douglas Hall (Away) : 7.00pm
Saturday 4th May
Small Sided Games U7 Group 4
vs. Richmond @ Eastcliff : 6.00pm
Small Sided Games U9 Group 6
vs. Crosshaven Rovers (Away) : 6.00pm
Sunday 5th May
Small Sided Games U8 Group 5
vs. Everton @ Eastcliff : 6.00pm
Small Sided Games U10 Group 1
vs. Wilton United (Away) : 6.00pm
Small Sided Games U10 Group 8
vs. Springfield Ramblers (Away) : 7.00pm
Under 12 Division 4
vs. Rockmount (Away) : 10.30am
Under 14 Division 2
vs. St. Marys @ Eastcliff : 10.30am : Ref. Ronan Scully
Under 14 Division 3
vs. Kanturk @ Eastcliff : 12.00pm : Ref. Ronan Scully
Munster Junior Premier League
Riverstown/Brooklodge vs. Ringmahon Rangers A (Away) : 3.00pm
Monday 6th May
Under 15 Division 2
vs. Greenwood @ Eastcliff : 10.30am : Ref. Ger Lynch