FAI Junior Cup 2011/12

[Draper]

Broadford surely had the biggest away crowd today with over 100 supporters going to Dublin. O'Devaney scored a wonder goal on 12 mins through number 10, very good player.
They scored again around the half hour for 2:0. Micheal Reidy hit the butt of the post from a free kick on the stroke of half time for Broadford.
Johnny Shanahan scored 30 seconds into the 2nd half to make it 2:1 and Broadford dominated for 25 minutes but couldnt force an equaliser.
15 minutes to go Broadford went 3 at the back but still couldnt force it and their number 7, the guy with the glasses, their best player, scored a breakaway goal to finish 3:1. In fairness Devaney just about shaded it and deserved the win, just about.
Best of luck Devaney against Sheriff but just one thing, you'd feed an army on €50 of sandwitchs, we were on the road since 8am, you shoulda done it.

[magpie]

midleton 1-1 ballymun ballymun won on pens 3-2,

midleton went 1 up deserved their lead and dominated the first half. Ballymun had a man sent off and this changed the game as ballymun went 3-4-2 and really dominated possession up untill their very controversial equalizer. Midleton made a challenge right on the edge of the box, which left its mark on the sod, the ref gave a penalty from 15 yards away which was almost impossible to have made this decision from where he was. He then approached the lines man who was a mere 12 yards from the incident with a perfect view, who told him that the challenge was outside the pen area, but the ref chose to ignore this advice and awarded the penalty.

game went on with nothing betwwen the 2 teams as both defense's kept things tight at the back. Ballymun went on to win it on pen kicks.

This game left me wondering why the ref did not take the advice of the assistant, and what roll does he have when it comes to these big decisions.

Disgraceful decision..

[Galla]

Tramore made a mess of it yesterday - no way should they have been knocked out by a big (tallest team I've ever seen - only 2 players under 6'2" I'd say) but fairly limited side. They controlled the game for all but the last 5 minutes of the 1st half and maybe 10 of the second half. Carndonagh didn't have an effort on goal for the whole game. That said Tramore didn't create a hatful of chances either - a couple of good opportunities from corners but for all their control they lacked the intensity and drive that is needed in the FAI. I'd contrast their approach with that of Carrick's in the 'big ones'. Any team going to Carrick knows they are going to have everything thrown at them - you win in Carrick and you've earned it. Yesterday Carndonagh increased in confidence as the game went on. Tramore missed that extra spark / bite that's needed in these games. Fair play to Carndonagh and their fans - made the trip home a lot easier and with a home draw in next round - a great prize.

Tramore still lots to play for but they will question themselves after yesterday.

[KUFCMan]

I thought Carrick scored in the last minute,it could well have been over the line.We rode our luck at times in the 2nd half but with 10 men youd expect that.we had some great chances ourselves to go two up but your keeper made some great saves one on one.
i got an infraction for using caps,but what can u expect using a phone in the freezing cold,whilst trying to keep providing updates.

[hotspur]

midleton 1-1 ballymun ballymun won on pens 3-2,

midleton went 1 up deserved their lead and dominated the first half. Ballymun had a man sent off and this changed the game as ballymun went 3-4-2 and really dominated possession up untill their very controversial equalizer. Midleton made a challenge right on the edge of the box, which left its mark on the sod, the ref gave a penalty from 15 yards away which was almost impossible to have made this decision from where he was. He then approached the lines man who was a mere 12 yards from the incident with a perfect view, who told him that the challenge was outside the pen area, but the ref chose to ignore this advice and awarded the penalty.

game went on with nothing betwwen the 2 teams as both defense's kept things tight at the back. Ballymun went on to win it on pen kicks.

This game left me wondering why the ref did not take the advice of the assistant, and what roll does he have when it comes to these big decisions.

Disgraceful decision..

Karma.what goes around comes around.

[republican]

after watching sheriff yesterday it will take a very good team to beat them having said that saints had their moments in 2nd half and had rafters free kick went in instead of hitting post i think saints would have won but thats the way it goes. best of luck to sheriff a sound bunch of lads. special mention to the referee who i thought handled the game very well overall.

[cufc champions]

@ KUFCman we thought scored too, did the keeper get a touch if he did it was a fine save, nobody could judge it if was over the line let alone the ref or linesman. Nice touch from Kilbarrack clapping off the defeated team down the steps, nice gesture.
Adrian pulled off two good saves alright, your number 10 is playing below himself playing junior football an exceptional player and gave an exhibition of playing up front on your until he dropped off into midfield 2nd half.

[magpie]

Karma.what goes around comes around.

at least u didn't collect your "grade"...wait till sheriff get a hold of ye.... im officially an A.B.P!!

[Minesapint]

Not you pal,another fella,said it.after pikes results against balla,wayside and caherdavin.he knows who it is himself.great crowd of lads by the in donegal,wish milford all the best for the rest for the rest of their season.

I got that one wrong, i didnt see that coming hotspur not an easy game in the next round against clonmel celtic i wont predict that one ha ha ha ha ha , i heard from a friend that was at the match that pike rovers showed great respect to milford after the game best of luck next round i will be at the next one.

[passandmove]

Well done pike great win,get a fully fit tierney back into that team and they will take some stopping.

[Minesapint]

Well done pike great win,get a fully fit tierney back into that team and they will take some stopping.

It would be great from limerick soccer if they could win it again i thought milford at 9/2 were a good bet, passandmove wembley seem to be getting results.

[passandmove]

Agreed minesapint we should all support pike the last team standing in limerick,Wembley doing ok lad winning without playing great to be fair,Fairview this weekend will test our metal!!!

[MilfordUtd]

I`d like to take this oppurtunity to wish Pike rovers all the best in the Fai junior cup from all at Milford Utd. We were handed a footballing lesson by a far superior team last sunday. They were by far the best side we have ever played in this competition and they really put on a great display of football for the large crowd In Milford. Pike travelled the Long distance with A great support behind them and they had a great weekend in the town and after the game both teams had a great bit of banter in the local pub and as one Post said earlier they Showed my team the upmost respect and I`m sure i speak on behalf of all my town people we will be watching out for Pikes results in the future and hopefully they can go on to retain the trophy. Many people have knocked Pike on here so far but from what i seen on sunday i think most of it is down to Jealousy, as they are a quality side who will take alot of beating and that was with John Tierney sitting on the Bench.

[Minesapint]

Agreed minesapint we should all support pike the last team standing in limerick,Wembley doing ok lad winning without playing great to be fair,Fairview this weekend will test our metal!!!

i will go to that one where is it on and what time.

[passandmove]

2pm Rathuard Minesapint.

[gameon]

thats what i call being gracious in defeat.

I`d like to take this oppurtunity to wish Pike rovers all the best in the Fai junior cup from all at Milford Utd. We were handed a footballing lesson by a far superior team last sunday. They were by far the best side we have ever played in this competition and they really put on a great display of football for the large crowd In Milford. Pike travelled the Long distance with A great support behind them and they had a great weekend in the town and after the game both teams had a great bit of banter in the local pub and as one Post said earlier they Showed my team the upmost respect and I`m sure i speak on behalf of all my town people we will be watching out for Pikes results in the future and hopefully they can go on to retain the trophy. Many people have knocked Pike on here so far but from what i seen on sunday i think most of it is down to Jealousy, as they are a quality side who will take alot of beating and that was with John Tierney sitting on the Bench.

[Begrudger]

I`d like to take this oppurtunity to wish Pike rovers all the best in the Fai junior cup from all at Milford Utd. We were handed a footballing lesson by a far superior team last sunday. They were by far the best side we have ever played in this competition and they really put on a great display of football for the large crowd In Milford. Pike travelled the Long distance with A great support behind them and they had a great weekend in the town and after the game both teams had a great bit of banter in the local pub and as one Post said earlier they Showed my team the upmost respect and I`m sure i speak on behalf of all my town people we will be watching out for Pikes results in the future and hopefully they can go on to retain the trophy. Many people have knocked Pike on here so far but from what i seen on sunday i think most of it is down to Jealousy, as they are a quality side who will take alot of beating and that was with John Tierney sitting on the Bench.

No one is jealous of a club that is ruthless in their pursuit of silverware and have gone about their business with no regard for the other clubs in Limerick poaching players is the scurge of limerick football. No one at any other club can take pleasure in the success of that shower up in crossagala

[hotspur]

No one is jealous of a club that is ruthless in their pursuit of silverware and have gone about their business with no regard for the other clubs in Limerick poaching players is the scurge of limerick football. No one at any other club can take pleasure in the success of that shower up in crossagala

Who have they taken players off,players move from club to club willy nilly nowdays,have they taken players from your club,view doing it for years and boro but yet you have a problem with pike,most of the players have played most if not all their junior football with pike.grow up

[Longshanks]

Lads I take an interest in Junior soccer, most notably the FAI, Connacht and Munster Junior Cups and enjoy reading the posts to keep up to date. Given that Pike were beaten yesterday and the lack of any match report from the usual Pike followers, you know the ones who gloat and look down at other clubs. Well there are 2 posts, one on this page by @hotspur 13/02/2012 1:13pm 'Karma.what goes around comes around. ' to the Midelton lads after losing to Ballymun and more disturbing one by @theboywonder8 15/01/2012 12:45pm 'can you post todays score please' on the Castlebar Celtic FC thread on the day they lost to Sherriff.

to me these 2 posts are bang out of order and show a lack of grace and its thing like this that get Pike fans a bad rap on here, I'm pretty sure that the 2 posters arent representative of the vast majority of Pike fans, but it does leave a bad taste. I can only concur with MilfordFC when he congratulates Pike on their team and travelling support as I mentioned before my only dealings with Pike were similar to Milfords, we also got handed a football lesson but the Pike people carried themselves with a humility and dignity that can be only but admired.

anyway just wanted to get that off my chest and want to confirm that I am not tarring all Pike people with the same brush.

Best of luck to all 8 teams left

[villaman10]

Lads I take an interest in Junior soccer, most notably the FAI, Connacht and Munster Junior Cups and enjoy reading the posts to keep up to date. Given that Pike were beaten yesterday and the lack of any match report from the usual Pike followers, you know the ones who gloat and look down at other clubs. Well there are 2 posts, one on this page by @hotspur 13/02/2012 1:13pm 'Karma.what goes around comes around. ' to the Midelton lads after losing to Ballymun and more disturbing one by @theboywonder8 15/01/2012 12:45pm 'can you post todays score please' on the Castlebar Celtic FC thread on the day they lost to Sherriff.

to me these 2 posts are bang out of order and show a lack of grace and its thing like this that get Pike fans a bad rap on here, I'm pretty sure that the 2 posters arent representative of the vast majority of Pike fans, but it does leave a bad taste. I can only concur with MilfordFC when he congratulates Pike on their team and travelling support as I mentioned before my only dealings with Pike were similar to Milfords, we also got handed a football lesson but the Pike people carried themselves with a humility and dignity that can be only but admired.

anyway just wanted to get that off my chest and want to confirm that I am not tarring all Pike people with the same brush.

Best of luck to all 8 teams left

great post and very accurate!!