FAI Junior Cup 2008/09

[abbeyvale]

Going for erris & clonmel

Im going for Clonmel v Ballymun

[lisseltonrovers]

for those interested, a report on last sundays game. interesting view from a neutrul man (think hes a cork man originally) with no connections to either club and who would also writes for the star and the examiner. may give some info to clonmel, not that they need it really, considering they were there themselves.

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IT was very much a case of the better footballing side losing when Lisselton Rovers bowed out of the Umbro FAI Junior Cup at the quarter-final stage at a wet McCarthy Park to St Peters, Athlone last Sunday.

It was game that Lisselton Rovers in hindsight will feel they left after them, but they let nobody down as they played the better football. Nevertheless they were vulnerable in the air at the back and that's where they conceded the winner. It has been a great journey for Lisselton and they were so close to making the breakthrough for Kerry soccer that Michael Carr and the entire squad can feel proud of their achievements, and if they stick together they could be back next year.

Maybe they could gain some compensation if the KDL allow them represent Kerry on bloc, when Cork City come to Tralee on April 14.

St Peters settled quicker and had two good early chances, the second one from Stephen Mullan needing David Hennessey's outstretched footto turned the ball behind. From the corner Tom Silke was afforded a free header which he steered inches wide.

Lisselton began to trouble St Peters with Stephen Conway doing well down the right and in the 17th minute, Brendan O'Driscoll bent a superb free kick around the wall and Hynes had to dive full length to turn keep it out. From the corner, Glasheen headed over and it was clear that St Peters were a defensive side who were there for the taking.

Then a let off for Lisselton in the 25th minute when Stephen Conway was caught in possession by Mikey Collins, who played Sherlock through, but Hennessy made a stunning save conceding a corner. O'Driscoll forced Hynes to make two good saves from well struck free kicks as Lisselton Rovers finished the

Oh the pain... half the stronger, and they had two great chances in the final minute of the half.

Firstly O'Driscoll with another free kick won a corner that Conway floated in and Damian Wallace headed over from six yards. Then from the goal kick, the centre-half and keeper got their calls wrong, and Mouslim nipped in to toe poke inches wide. Lisselton took over in the third quarter and really should have won the game in this period. O'Driscoll and Sheehy combined in the 49th minute for the latter to whip in a cross to the near post and Glasheen flashed his shot wide under pressure.

Then against the run of play St Peters scored in the 66th minute when Cranberry's corner was met by Sherlock at the back post and he powered a header to the net.

Lisselton had a penalty claim in the 78th minute when Glasheen went down on the box, but they lost their way late on and never looked as if they would equalise.

[Cloggs]

Best of luck to Iorras Aointaithe in their semi final tomorrow against Ballymun.hopefully the Mayo clubs all turn up and give them their support

[prince20]

for those interested, a report on last sundays game. interesting view from a neutrul man (think hes a cork man originally) with no connections to either club and who would also writes for the star and the examiner. may give some info to clonmel, not that they need it really, considering they were there themselves.

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IT was very much a case of the better footballing side losing when Lisselton Rovers bowed out of the Umbro FAI Junior Cup at the quarter-final stage at a wet McCarthy Park to St Peters, Athlone last Sunday.

It was game that Lisselton Rovers in hindsight will feel they left after them, but they let nobody down as they played the better football. Nevertheless they were vulnerable in the air at the back and that's where they conceded the winner. It has been a great journey for Lisselton and they were so close to making the breakthrough for Kerry soccer that Michael Carr and the entire squad can feel proud of their achievements, and if they stick together they could be back next year.

Maybe they could gain some compensation if the KDL allow them represent Kerry on bloc, when Cork City come to Tralee on April 14.

St Peters settled quicker and had two good early chances, the second one from Stephen Mullan needing David Hennessey's outstretched footto turned the ball behind. From the corner Tom Silke was afforded a free header which he steered inches wide.

Lisselton began to trouble St Peters with Stephen Conway doing well down the right and in the 17th minute, Brendan O'Driscoll bent a superb free kick around the wall and Hynes had to dive full length to turn keep it out. From the corner, Glasheen headed over and it was clear that St Peters were a defensive side who were there for the taking.

Then a let off for Lisselton in the 25th minute when Stephen Conway was caught in possession by Mikey Collins, who played Sherlock through, but Hennessy made a stunning save conceding a corner. O'Driscoll forced Hynes to make two good saves from well struck free kicks as Lisselton Rovers finished the

Oh the pain... half the stronger, and they had two great chances in the final minute of the half.

Firstly O'Driscoll with another free kick won a corner that Conway floated in and Damian Wallace headed over from six yards. Then from the goal kick, the centre-half and keeper got their calls wrong, and Mouslim nipped in to toe poke inches wide. Lisselton took over in the third quarter and really should have won the game in this period. O'Driscoll and Sheehy combined in the 49th minute for the latter to whip in a cross to the near post and Glasheen flashed his shot wide under pressure.

Then against the run of play St Peters scored in the 66th minute when Cranberry's corner was met by Sherlock at the back post and he powered a header to the net.

Lisselton had a penalty claim in the 78th minute when Glasheen went down on the box, but they lost their way late on and never looked as if they would equalise.

What age is the person who wrote this??
Either he is about 7 years of age or its his first day on the job....terribly written.

[couchpotato]

Erris United 1-2 Ballymun AET

[Fr Damo]

For those of you who are interested, (very few I would think), here is another match report from a midlands paper and a nuetral reporter. Obvously, this guy was looking at a different game to the reporter from Munster whose effort is posted above. I noted the parts:

Lisselton had scored twelve times in the previous two rounds but you’d wonder how on the evidence of this fairly harmless performance.

and

In the end, the visitors didn’t really have the nous or creativity to carve open a solid St Peter’s side, who can now get even more excited about what this season holds.

ST PETER’S are through to the semi-finals of the prestigious FAI Junior Cup after Mark Sherlock’s 65th minute header separated the side’s in last Sunday’s tense and tight quarter-final clash at McCarthy Park.
The Athlone side have now qualified for the last four of a competition entered at the outset by more than 700 teams from around the country.
This famous victory for St Peter’s also secures them a place in the first round proper of the FAI Senior Cup, a competition entered by League of Ireland sides in the second round.
After morale boosting victories over the 2005 champions Westport Utd and last year’s winners Carrick Utd, St Peter’s always fancied their chances of seeing off Lisselton Rovers from Kerry.
And Mark Sherlock, who has now netted in the last three rounds, became the toast of the club when he powerfully headed home Adrian Carberry’s corner kick in the 65th minute.
From then on, St Peter’s never looked in danger of squandering their slight advantage, with the likes of Rory McGowan and Tom Silke at the back, and the superb Stephen Mullan leading the way for the Connaught-side club.
Lisselton had scored twelve times in the previous two rounds but you’d wonder how on the evidence of this fairly harmless performance.
The visitors had the wind advantage in the opening period but didn’t use it too well and St Peter’s were marginally the better side throughout in what was always a captivating and tense affair, but never a very exciting or free flowing encounter.
Indeed, it was eleven minutes into the tie before the first opening arrived.
Mark Sherlock got into a fine attacking position and tried to pick out Stephen Mullan but his low cross was well intercepted and the chance had gone.
Three minutes later, Keith Hynes seemed to leave a bit too much room for Brendan O’Driscoll to curl home a 25-yard free kick, but the home netminder just managed to claw the ball to safety after diving full length. Stephen Conway’s deep cross then posed difficulties for Hynes but Oura Moussirine’s snapshot, after Hynes failed to catch the cross, was well over the bar.
Lisselton’s Liam Costello was the first player to be booked in a game which never threatened to get out of hand and was played in a competitive but very fair manner.
At this stage, Lisselton were on top in midfield but Michael Collins, the St Peter’s player-manager, got the better of Conway before his low cross picked out Sherlock, however, his tame effort was straight at David Hennessy.
Right winger Brendan O’Driscoll looked Lisselton’s biggest threat, cutting in from the wing onto his left foot, and he tested Hynes with a great effort in the 33rd minute but the St Peter’s ‘keeper did well to touch the ball around the post.
Lisselton will feel they definitely should have netted just before the break.
Firstly, Damien Wallace somehow headed over the crossbar from close range after Conway’s well delivered corner. Then Eoin Fox made a mistake in the St Peter’s defence but was fortunate to see Moussirine’s shot from 12 yards dribble the wrong side of the post. That was a huge let-off for St Peter’s but they were still alive and kicking at the break.
The side’s traded half chances early in the second half, with Sherlock going close for St Peter’s and Wallace sending another header over the top. Joe Sheehy also saw his effort well blocked by the St Peter’s rearguard, who were generally defending extremely well.
Pascal Dillon and Brian Caldwell were introduced to the fray for St Peter’s, and the former put in a notable shift on the right side of midfield.
The moment St Peter’s had waited patiently for finally arrived on 65 minutes.
Rory McGowan’s precise ball over the top forced Lisselton into conceding a corner kick on the right side of the field.
Adrian Carberry delivered a fine cross and Sherlock swooped to head home with power and accuracy. Lisselton goalkeeper Hennessy got a touch to Sherlock’s effort but couldn’t prevent hitting the net.
Lisselton seemed to become very frustrated following Sherlock’s goal and St Peter’s now had their fate very much in their own hands.
On 75 minutes, Dillon worked the ball neatly to Sherlock but he was eventually crowded out by several Lisselton players.
Up the other end, as things got more and more tense, McGowan produced a fantastic last gasp tackle to deny Sheehy a clear run at goal.
McGowan has forged a good partnership with central defensive colleague Tom Silke and both have been integral to St Peter’s during this momentous cup adventure.
Sherlock struck another effort well over the crossbar and Lisselton picked up three more yellow cards as the clock ticked by.
In the end, the visitors didn’t really have the nous or creativity to carve open a solid St Peter’s side, who can now get even more excited about what this season holds.
Much credit for this hard fought victory must go to St Peter’s tight defensive unit in which McGowan and Silke again excelled. But the finest player on the pitch was Stephen Mullan, who worked tirelessly whether up front or in midfield, and almost always used the ball effectively.

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Well done to Erris and hard luck today. Was rooting for you and the prospect of an all connaght FAI final was mouth watering. Peters and Clonmel now fixed for 6pm Saturday 11th in Cooke Park Tipperary.

[chopper harris]

Erris United 1-2 Ballymun AET

Anyone at this game, Erris must feel they could have won it considering it is the smallest margin of victory. Big crowd?
Well done to Ballymun, still in the Leinster J Cup also.

[Bestie]

Anyone at this game, Erris must feel they could have won it considering it is the smallest margin of victory. Big crowd?
Well done to Ballymun, still in the Leinster J Cup also.

Ballymun were much the better side in the second half but Erris nearly won it with 5 minutes to go but the ball hit the post when it look looked like Togher had the winner. There was about 700 or 800 at the match.

[Galla]

Big game required from ‘Town on Saturday – good to see a couple of wins (& clean sheets) in last 2 games. Haven’t seen either – has Moroney scored or at least featured – looked like he could have done with a bit of match practice in last round. With such a shortage of strikers it’s unfortunate that David McGrath will probably have 2 big games in 24 hours on the weekend – hopefully he won’t suffer too much. Central defensive partnership is probably the biggest concern – who should partner Robbie Costigan (who’s been excellent all year). I don’t think Raymie or Steven Ryan are up to it – John Shanahan would be worth a go but probably not in a match as important as this.

[dutchy]

speaking as a lisselton player, id would like say that this little feud between Fr damo and lisselton rovers over the game on this thread is embarassing. i would like wish St Peters the best for the remainer of competition. I think on the day that experience is what won them the tie. But our average age of our team is 23 so im sure we will reach this stage again and hopefully go farther. also like thank St Peters boys for their hospitality after the game.

[Fr Damo]

speaking as a lisselton player, id would like say that this little feud between Fr damo and lisselton rovers over the game on this thread is embarassing. i would like wish St Peters the best for the remainer of competition. I think on the day that experience is what won them the tie. But our average age of our team is 23 so im sure we will reach this stage again and hopefully go farther. also like thank St Peters boys for their hospitality after the game.

Thanks Dutchy. Yes, you will be back, no question. We were there or there abouts in terms of ability about three or four years ago, signed two or three and kept some of those younger lads who are now over 25. We have had a few harsh lessons down the years when we felt we should have done better, Westport 06, Rockmount in 05, but thoses experiences are standing to us now.
I wish you the best of luck, hang on to your good guys, (the A championship would be a step sideways imo).

[Town Fan]

Big game required from ‘Town on Saturday – good to see a couple of wins (& clean sheets) in last 2 games. Haven’t seen either – has Moroney scored or at least featured – looked like he could have done with a bit of match practice in last round. With such a shortage of strikers it’s unfortunate that David McGrath will probably have 2 big games in 24 hours on the weekend – hopefully he won’t suffer too much. Central defensive partnership is probably the biggest concern – who should partner Robbie Costigan (who’s been excellent all year). I don’t think Raymie or Steven Ryan are up to it – John Shanahan would be worth a go but probably not in a match as important as this.

Moroney hasn't played for months and it shows. A great striker but I don't think he is up to the required fitness, also with David McGrath out as well, its hard to see where Town will score.
best of luck to them but I fancy St Peters

[chopper harris]

Moroney hasn't played for months and it shows. A great striker but I don't think he is up to the required fitness, also with David McGrath out as well, its hard to see where Town will score.
best of luck to them but I fancy St Peters

A very "honest" assesment Town fan, your the only one who fancy's Peters though, bookies make them outsiders @ 11/4, Clonmel are 5/6 or something like it.
I think it will be close, where an early goal could change things for either team as I understand both are well organised and can defend well. So a close encounter and if I were a betting man which I am I'd back a draw at 90 mins.

p.s, could you PM or if you don't mind perhaps posting directions to Cooke Park, Tipperary, as I will be travelling down.

Cheers.

[weener]

A very "honest" assesment Town fan, your the only one who fancy's Peters though, bookies make them outsiders @ 11/4, Clonmel are 5/6 or something like it.
I think it will be close, where an early goal could change things for either team as I understand both are well organised and can defend well. So a close encounter and if I were a betting man which I am I'd back a draw at 90 mins.

p.s, could you PM or if you don't mind perhaps posting directions to Cooke Park, Tipperary, as I will be travelling down.

Cheers.

Whe you come in to Tipp town from Cashel go past the grave yard, about 200 meters past it is a Video shop, turn right here, go straight through the estate( over speed ramps etc for about 300 meters till you get to T junction. Turn left and cooke park is 200 meters up on the left. If your coming from thurlus, the first roundabout you meet (small one) go right and cooke park is up on the left about 400 meters. safe travelling.

Town will be too strong and too savvy for St peters IMO. Town to win by 2 goals/

[pinero]

best of luck to ballymun in final ,iorras did not play as well as they had in earlier rounds but credit has to go to ballymun for not letting them,ballymun had lions share of possesion but the game was in the balance right to the end.

[hooper74]

good to see town fan predicting a win for st peters......has to be a good omen for clonmel town as town fan predicted throughout the season that they wouldnt win anything....they are on course for league and cup double,fai cup and munster senior cup semi next week.....with fans like that who needs enemies eh

[daz22]

good to see town fan predicting a win for st peters......has to be a good omen for clonmel town as town fan predicted throughout the season that they wouldnt win anything....they are on course for league and cup double,fai cup and munster senior cup semi next week.....with fans like that who needs enemies eh

town fan my ass, all he ever does is bad mouth them. best of luck to clonmel this week end by the way

[Town Fan]

good to see town fan predicting a win for st peters......has to be a good omen for clonmel town as town fan predicted throughout the season that they wouldnt win anything....they are on course for league and cup double,fai cup and munster senior cup semi next week.....with fans like that who needs enemies eh

I don't bad mouth the team, i have a problem with the way the club been run, however I ain't going over that again. I just don't fancy Town, I really hope I am wrong but I don't think they have enough fire power to win the game

[AlwaysAHoop]

I Think if peters attacking players like mark sherlock, brian codwell,steven mullan and cabsy play well i think peters will win. im goin for a close 2 1 win for peters after ET.Best to luck to all involved as i wont be there.

[Dr Mad]

Clonmel 2-4 St Peters AET

You know your football AlwaysAHoop!