Oscar Traynor Cup 2008/09

[Harry Lime]

Oscar Traynor 1/4 Final Result

Limerick Desmond 0-2 AUL Dublin

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Here's some pics (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanryan/sets/72157612717161600/) from that game

[junglegym]

Quarter-final result: Cork AUl 3 Wexford 3, Cork won 7-6 on pens.

[casilles]

s at the game, it had everything from goals, sending offs , disputed goals and pens, great entertainment.

First half was poor enough with not many chances but the 2nd half it really took off. Wexford took the lead but a great run down the left by Derek Varian resulted in a penalty and on rising off the grounnd he was struck by an opposing player. Wexford had aman sent off but from everyone on the line it was the wrong man. Derek McCarthy stepped up to make it 1-1. but down to 10 men wexforg kept coming and with Brian O Sullivan playin poor they always looked in with a chance, it came with about 10 to go 1-2 to Wexford. Cork had brought on both Paul O mahony and Shane o Neill at this stage for John Betts very quiet it must be said and Figo. 2 mins to go and a great ball through by Delea and O Mahony held his cool with a great finish 2 all.
extra time started an first half was a bit of a feeler, On the restart Broadfield was brought on for Keegan who was playing very well. Cork took the lead through O Mahony but with less than a minute to [play The wexford no 7 got the ball outside the box turned in out and in again lokkin for a pen and Peelo duly stepped up with a trip. 3-3.
Pen were very good with neither keeper saving any till the end.

[KUFCMan]

Semi Finals

AUL V Mayo
Rosco or Tipp V Cork

[berba]

well deserved victory for Cork they were robbed on their own turf but managed to get through, the performance of the officials was laughable.
Only in Cork would that penalty been given

[passinginterest]

well deserved victory for Cork they were robbed on their own turf but managed to get through, the performance of the officials was laughable.
Only in Cork would that penalty been given

It's amazing how things can be seen differently. Here's the report from http://www.wexfordfootballleague.com (http://www.wexfordfootballleague.com/)


Oscar Tarynor Quarter Final:

Cork AUL ---3 Wexford Football Lge---3 (Cork won 7-6 on penalties)


Wexford lost out to the Cork AUL for a place in the Oscar Traynor Trophy semi finals, in a dramatic penalty shoot out in Cork on Sunday last. The match was played in Mayfield on the all weather, synthetic pitch. Cork had the advantage of the strong breeze in the first half, but it was fairly evenly contested and the half ended scoreless.

Wexford began brightly in the second half, and on fifty one minutes, a great move opened up the home defence, and Philip Druhan of New Ross Celtic finished neatly under the keeper. Wexford continued to dominate the game without adding to their lead. They were made to pay for their waste on seventy five minutes when the home side winger got into the penalty area, and with a blatant dive, conned the referee into awarding a penalty. When he got to his feet, he was pushed in the back by a disgusted Wexford player, and the ref, after consulting with his linesman, sent off an innocent player in Garret Larkin, much to the dismay of the Wexford contingent at the game. The penalty was duly converted to make it one all, and Wexford reduced to ten men.
It was to their credit that they continued to take the match to the home side, and on eighty minutes, Eugene O Brien looked to have scored a deserved winner, when his shot squirmed under the keeper and over the line to restore the Wexford lead.
The loss of the experienced Larkin proved critical in the final few minutes, when the Wexford defence got caught completely square near the halfway line, being undone by a simple through ball with two Cork attackers having loads of time and room to put through Barry Byrnes goal for a scarcely deserved equaliser.
The extra time followed the pattern of the game, with the first half scoreless, and Wexford having the use of the wind in the second half. It was the home side who took the lead with just four minutes left on the clock however, when a cross from the right undid the Wexford defence for Cork to take a 3-2 lead. Things didn’t look good for Wexford, but a great run down the left by Ricky Fox saw him get into the box and a home defender took him down: penalty for Wexford, which Leighton Gleeson converted with aplomb, and a home defender was dismissed for dissent. The final whistle sounded soon afterwards.
The ensuing penalty shoot out saw a very high standard of penalty taking. Cork went first and scored their first four. Wexford scored their first four: The fifth Cork penalty clipped the bar and went over: Great chance for Wexford to win it with their fifth penalty, but Leighton Gleesons effort also clipped the bar and went over. We were in sudden death at this stage, and Cork scored their next three, Wexford their next two, with sub Emmet Dunning being the unlucky one, when his penalty was saved by the home keeper, to put the Cork side through to a semi final meeting with either Roscommon or the South Tipperary league.
This was a really hard defeat to take for the Wexford lads, as they had put in a terrific effort to qualify for the quarter-finals from a tough group, and they’ll know better than anyone, that they left this one behind them, but, as they say that’s football.
Wexford: Barry Byrne, Stuart Dunning, Garret Larkin, Graham Howlin, David Purcell, Sean Culleton, Leighton Gleeson, Philip Druhan, Michael Grangel, Eugene O Brien, Ricky Fox: Subs Used: Mark Lee, Emmet Dunning and Anthony Hayes.

[KrocBoy]

The truth is there was very little between the sides. Cork just about edged the first half, Wexford controlled much of the second half and looked like winning until the madness started.
Both penos were blatant dives. The Wexford pen in particular was laughable, I imagine the ref was trying to even things up after the first pen!! The sending off was for a push in the chest (the cork player collapsing to the floor holding his face didn't help thigs either) spotted by the eagle eyed linesman who then identified the wrong player to the ref who sent the bemused player off:mad:

[berba]

Couldnt agree with you more kroc the linesmen were shocking but the ref well everyone knows in Cork that he loves causing controversy i can take a guess what buckley called him:p

[paul_oshea]

good luck to ros this weekend. Hope they get the win.

[mullerj52]

Incredible result by Roscommon in beating the TSDL 3-1. Through to the semi finals for the first time ever! Well Done lads!

[hoop4life]

Incredible result by Roscommon in beating the TSDL 3-1. Through to the semi finals for the first time ever! Well Done lads!

thats a bit of a shock alright. some big clubs in south tipp. who are they playing in the semi? mayo playing aul. not bad having two teams from connaught in the semis.

[mullerj52]

Cork AUL in two weeks, home game for the Rossies. Gerry Tully has done amazing things with the team. Donal Warde opened the scoring after 22 with a bullet from the edge of the box. Darragh Concannon made it two up to the break. Paul Kennedy got one back and MArk O'Brien made it 3-1 on 89 minutes. Ros missed a penalty as well.

[hoop4life]

Cork AUL in two weeks, home game for the Rossies. Gerry Tully has done amazing things with the team. Donal Warde opened the scoring after 22 with a bullet from the edge of the box. Darragh Concannon made it two up to the break. Paul Kennedy got one back and MArk O'Brien made it 3-1 on 89 minutes. Ros missed a penalty as well.

what ground do roscommon play their home game in? what is shiven rovers ground like? all connaught youth cup finals are there this year

[EAFC_rdfl]

what ground do roscommon play their home game in? what is shiven rovers ground like? all connaught youth cup finals are there this year
thats where they play the games, shiven rovers grounds. decent enough facilities, clubhouse has an upstairs balcony for an aerial view of the game! its in the middle of nowhere though

[mullerj52]

Held up well yesterday, fully floodlit and they just opened the main part of the clubhouse. some of the best facilities in the country in my opinion. On a dry day the pitch is like a carpet. Even the back pitch is top quality. Has turned into the biggest sports story of the week in Roscommon outshining even the GAA!!

[EAFC_rdfl]

we had to play on the back pitch last weekend, the main pitch wasn't up to a match, the 2nd pitch was in great shape, given the conditions last weekend around Galway. I was surprised yesterdays game went ahead on it

[paul_oshea]

great result to the ros league that ward fella is some athlete boxer, gaelic footballer and soccer player all at very decent levels.

Hopefully the FAI will start doing something about underage around there now(and i know there is an officer there already)

[mullerj52]

Just over a week to go to the semis, any Predictions?
AUL v Mayo
Roscommon v Cork AUL

One other thing.....
Has it ever happened that two Connacht sides made the semis and can someone tell me who was the last Connacht side to win it and when?

[theboy]

Just over a week to go to the semis, any Predictions?
AUL v Mayo
Roscommon v Cork AUL

One other thing.....
Has it ever happened that two Connacht sides made the semis and can someone tell me who was the last Connacht side to win it and when?

Has there been dates/times and places set for these games??

[hoop4life]

this game is on 14th or 15th. i think its on the 15th and i would imagine that it will be played in the aul complex in clonshaugh, dublin seen as the aul own it.
aul are favourites but i would not write this mayo squad off, best and most committed squad in years.

[EAFC_rdfl]

Roscommon v Cork is on the 15th, again at Shiven Rovers grounds.

[paul_oshea]

good ros dont have to travel then. Good luck to them hopefully they get a win!

[mullerj52]

Squads have been named for Oscar Traynor Semi Final in Shiven.

Roscommon
Michael Killilea, Shane Harkin (Shiven)
Darren Smith, Peter Keighry, Kevin Flanagan, Gary Egan, Gary Furey, Robbie Brooks, Jason Clogher, Mark Duffy (All Ballinasloe)
David Fitzpatrick (Captain), Conor McSharry, Ronan Curran (All Castlerea Celtic)
Conor Duignan, Emmet Kelly (Skyvalley)
Jason Warde, Declan Murphy (Kilkerrin)
Donal Warde, Mark O'Brien (Loughlynn)
Kevin Kenny (Moore)
Daniel Browne (Ballaghaderreen)
Manager: Gerry Tully
Assistants: Tom Cunningham, Christy Dolan, Pat Campbell.


Cork AUL
Patrick O'Regan, Micky Bradfield, Derek McCarthy, Derek Varian Stephen O'Donovan (All Kinsale)
Jason Keegan, Derek Delea, Graham Keane (All Leeside)
Anthony Peelo, John Betts (Blarney Street Athletic)
Eric Shinkwin, Brian O'Sullivan (Captain) (Grattan Utd)
Shane O'Neill, Paul O'Mahony (Wilton Utd)
Colin Bevan (Blackstone Rovers)
James Galvin (Richmond)
Gary Aherne (Grangevale)
Michael Forde (Glenthorn Celtic)
Manager: Richard Fitzgerald
Assistants: Declan O'Regan and Andrew Keegan.

By The way, Best of luck to my old mates in Mayo in their semi final against the AUL. To Declan, Harry and all the lads, ye can do it!

[Side Cutter]

[QUOTE=mullerj52;1102833]Squads have been named for Oscar Traynor Semi Final in Shiven.

Roscommon
Michael Killilea, Shane Harkin (Shiven)
Darren Smith, Peter Keighry, Kevin Flanagan, Gary Egan, Gary Furey, Robbie Brooks, Jason Clogher, Mark Duffy (All Ballinasloe)
David Fitzpatrick (Captain), Conor McSharry, Ronan Curran (All Castlerea Celtic)
Conor Duignan, Emmet Kelly (Skyvalley)
Jason Warde, Declan Murphy (Kilkerrin)
Donal Warde, Mark O'Brien (Loughlynn)
Kevin Kenny (Moore)
Daniel Browne (Ballaghaderreen)
Manager: Gerry Tully
Assistants: Tom Cunningham, Christy Dolan, Pat Campbell.


Where is Darragh Concannon?
He must be injured is he??

[hoop4life]

[quote=mullerj52;1102833]Squads have been named for Oscar Traynor Semi Final in Shiven.

Where is Darragh Concannon?
He must be injured is he??

he is gone to longford town as far as i know

[mullerj52]

Both Darragh and Liam Lynch have signed for Longford and therefore cannot play in the semi final.

[swinfordfc]

Good luck to the Mayo and Roscommon teams this weekend - great to see a Connacht final :D

[Shilts]

Good luck to the Mayo and Roscommon teams this weekend - great to see a Connacht final :D

:D Don't even look into a bookies with those thoughts in your head!!!

[Fair Play]

Good luck to the Mayo and Roscommon teams this weekend - great to see a Connacht final :D
Yes it would be great to see both Roscommon and Mayo reach the final. I think the AUL have seven or eight International players in their squad. The Mayo team will really have to be at their very best to win, but then again football is a "funny old game" as Greavsie used to say.
Roscommon have a great advantage in playing the game at home, and could cause a surprise.

[Horse24]

Lads,

My brother is on the panel so I hope they can win the long overdue Cup. 1960 something since we won it. The rest of us always up against it with the Dubs, but lets hope one of the three of us do it. We are missing a few too so it should be close............otherwise we are going on strike in Cork!!!

[GoodFootball]

Mayo to win by one, cork to win comfortably.

Looking forward to seeing the dubs getting beaten :D

[KUFCMan]

Oscar Traynor Semi Result

AUL 2-1 Mayo

Scorers for AUL

J Flood
B Kavanagh

[junglegym]

Roscommon 1 - 2 Cork Aul

[casilles]

well done to both AUL's where is the final gonna be held?

Turnus Cross would be filled to the max for this @ 10 euro a boy:p

[mullerj52]

Brilliant game in Shiven, Cork went in front with an excellent free kick before Roscommon pulled one back. Then Cork were awarded a penalty which looked a bit dodgy but from there Roscommon threw the kitchen sink at Cork. Should have been awarded a penalty but ref missed the handball. Ros also had two shots cleared off the line. I'm gutted to be honest with ye but well done to Cork AUL and the best of luck to them in the final. Nice bunch of lads, met them after the game. Their keeper had a stormer too. Hope ye go on and win it now.

[paul_oshea]

who scored for Ros?!

Next year lads and all that.....

How would Cork AUL compare to some of the MSL teams down there? Such as UCC, blarney etc?

[Horse24]

who scored for Ros?!

Next year lads and all that.....

How would Cork AUL compare to some of the MSL teams down there? Such as UCC, blarney etc?

In my opinion, from a non-premier club (First division), our top Premier sides would only struggle against the top 3 MSL sides. No danger of relegation from the Premier, but Avondale, Rockmount and Douglas Hall may be a step ahead. They would stand upto UCC & Blarney ok I believe.

The MSL juniors never really advance in the Oscar Traynor and we have met a few in pre-season and were not out of our depth, so I would liken the top Junior sides to our AUL 1st division.

[casilles]

Oscar Taynor Cup Final
Sat 7th March
Cork AUL vs Dublin AUL @ Ferncarraig Park Wexford

Just on to say best of luck to the Cork Aul gonna be atough game but as seen in all the previous rounds ye have the mentality and capabality to win.

Side note why in the blue flu is it on here?
Half way??? Tis the same journey if not longer from Cork to Wexford as to Dublin. If a toss was made an Cork had won ther would have been a great crowd at it, lots of local and passing intrest down here for it, I bet the same up in Dublin by having the game here the Fai have taken out a massive intrest

[oscar]

thats not like the FAI to get it wrong:rolleyes:

[bogwarrior]

Best of luck to the cork lads in todays final!!:ball:

[KUFCMan]

Live score late nite edition

senior saturday results

porto 2-0 ballymun
killester 1-0 kufc

oscar traynor final result

aul 1-2 cork aul
scorer for aul
k kirwan