I've watched all of Olympic's preseason games and to be honest, they can, at times, play some lovely football. In their first preseason game against Shannon Town, in the second half there was a passage of play that was as good as anything you'll see anywhere, tv included. They absorbed an attack and played the ball at pace from the back line, through midfield and into attack, creating a chance that should've been converted. There are some excellent players at the club, they perhaps need a bit more belief in themselves?...
I think another problem is they haven't had their full squad available yet.
As for the league champs? I thought they made no attempt to play football last night, they just booted the ball forward at every chance, hoping for the blonde "superstar" to get lucky! They committed niggly fouls contantly and a stronger ref would've penalised them more. Big Daddy should be embarrassed at how they played!
Their penalty was handball, but they didn't deserve the lead. Olympic should be proud of themselves for getting back into the game.
I really hope Bunratty don't win the tournament (or anything) playing such cynical football...
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