Cork City Crowned Futsal League of Ireland Champions Sunday March 8th 2009

Cork City Crowned Futsal League of Ireland Champions Sunday March 8th 2009


Cork City picked up their first piece of silverware for the new season when they clinched the Futsal League of Ireland title after a tremendous final against St Patrick’s Athletic on Sunday. Cork will pick up a €10,000 winner’s prize and will now represent Ireland in the UEFA Futsal Cup this summer. The Rebel Army needed extra-time to see off holders St Pat’s but they thoroughly deserved their win after a brave display. City had earlier beaten highly fancied Wexford Youths in the semi-finals.

Ian Turner with two, Craig Duggan and Gavin Walsh all got the goals for City after the game ended 2-2 in normal time. After a very tense opening period with neither side giving the other an inch, City broke the deadlock with nine minutes left in the half when Wesley Tong found Ian Turner and he smashed home. St Pat’s almost levelled within seconds as Hygo Cezar played a one-two with Jackson Alexandre but saw his close range effort hit a Cork upright.


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