The Fureys
The Fureys play in the Oriel House Hotel on Saturday the 12th of June in association with Ballincollig Soccer Club. Tickets cost 25 EUR and the doors open at 9.00 p.m. If you want to order tickets you can contact the Oriel House on 021-4208400 or any Committee member. Playing all their hits over the course of the night you can be sure you’ll enjoy it and there will be a signed jersey from cross-channel team available as a raffle prize
Academy
U7s CSL Non Competitive League
Wilton v Ballincollig
Last Saturday, May 22nd, the opposition for the Ballincollig Under 7s was Wilton. The first period saw Ballincollig start well enough, although it was difficult for both sides due to the intense heat. Jamie Slavin returned in goal while Cillian Kierse and Darragh Moriarty continued their new defensive partnership. Alex Hill, Luke O’Sullivan and Scott Kelly were in midfield and Mark Oldham, captain for the match, was given his opportunity up front. Ballincollig had the best of things early on with Scott controlling the play nicely from midfield. Some nice passing between Alex, Mark and Luke saw Alex force a corner when the Wilton keeper made a great save, and then later he hit the post and also had a shot go wide. Wilton stepped up a gear and had Ballincollig defending, with Scott dropping back to help out in the left back position. Jamie made a couple of good saves and Darragh and Cillian were closing down well. Then unfortunately Wilton scored a couple within a minute as Ballincollig failed to clear their lines, leaving Jamie with no chance of saving them. Jamie did make a great save soon after, from an overhead kick. Ballincollig finished the stronger with Alex setting up Luke and Mark for a shot on goal just before the interval.
The second period saw Ballincollig get an early corner, which Alex took, and he curled it beautifully into the net. Unfortunately though it didn’t count as it went in without anyone else touching it and scoring direct from a corner isn’t allowed at this level, hard luck Alex. Bryan Smith was introduced up from with Robbie Walsh and Gabriel Czubak coming into midfield, but they spent most of their time defending as Ballincollig spent more time defending that attacking. Darragh continued to have an excellent game at the back and Jamie making some brave saves, to the point of throwing himself on the ball at the feet of an attacker. Bryan had the only real Ballincollig chances in this period, after having been put through by Luke and then by Robbie, but the keeper saved. Wilton finally made the pressure tell though, with only a few minutes to go, first they scored an amazing first time left footed volley from a corner, poor Jamie never had a chance. Then a bit of confusion in the Ballincollig defence saw a back pass result in an own goal.
For the last period Cillian and Mark were brought back into midfield and Scott came into defence alongside Gabriel. Bryan scored almost straight from the kick off to get Ballincollig off to a great start only to then see Wilton catch them out straight away as they scored their fifth. Ballincollig never gave up though and dominated from here on in. Scott started to control the play nicely from defence/midfield, intercepting the ball and setting up the attackers time and time again. Bryan had a number of chances but each time was unlucky to be on his weaker foot. Mark and Robbie played well and Cillian racked up a quick hat-trick giving Ballincollig a great chance of an amazing comeback, but with Wilton on the rack we ran out of time.
What a great end to the game and what entertainment. Man of the Match was a close contest with Cillian picking up a hat-trick, Darragh outstanding in defence in the first two periods and Jamie did well in goal, but for his tireless efforts in the first period and for controlling the final period so well Scott gets the nod in a close contest. Good recovery lads.
Ian from Automania celebrates with the U12A Schoolboys on their recent league win.
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Academy
U7s CSL Non Competitive League
Blarney v Ballincollig
Last Wednesday evening, May 19th, the Ballincollig Under 7s travelled to Blarney. The first period saw Ballincollig with a couple of shots on goal from Scott Kelly and Luke O’Sullivan before Blarney hit them on the counter-attack as Jamie Slavin, in goal, was unlucky to be wrong footed. Cillian Kierse and Darragh Moriarty were beginning to adapt to their new roles as defenders and Gabriel Czubak and Ryan Crowley were doing well to help them out from midfield. Then it was Ballincollig’s turn for a swift counter attack of their own, Darragh played a great ball out of defence up to Scott, who’d dropped back into midfield, he then quickly turned his marker, ran towards goal, and unleased a fierce left footed shot into the top right hand corner of the net. Luke and Scott then both had chances from set pieces before Ballincollig conceded again just before the break. Jamie made a great double save but the ball fell kindly to a Blarney player who coolly slotted it home.
The second period was a flurry of activity. The defence remained unchanged, Bryan Smith was introduced up front, with Paraic O’Keeffe and Mark Oldham brought into midfield. Jamie made a number of good saves early on to keep Ballincollig in the game. Darragh and Cillian were excellent in defence and Gabriel came more into the game. Then the floodgates opened with Paraic, Mark and Bryan now running riot up front. Ballincollig scored the next three goals, Mark setting up Bryan for two, and then Mark got one himself. Paraic had a couple of chances, one hitting the side netting, before Blarney replied with a great goal catching Ballincollig on the break. Bryan then grabbed his hat-trick with a right footed shot into the top left corner, and then followed up with another soon after. Just before the break Ballincollig all but sealed the win with Paraic scoring a stunning right footed shot from the edge of the penalty area.
The final period saw Luke and Paraic take over in defence with Jordan Murphy as the keeper. Scott and Ryan were brought into midfield as defensive cover. Ballincollig continued to play well with some nice passing moves, but Blarney were better able to compete in this period. Jordan made a couple of saves, Paraic and Luke did very well in defence. Scott and Ryan put in a good shift working up and down the pitch helping out both in defence and supporting the guys in attack. Then Mark and Bryan resumed normal service with a great run from Mark setting up Bryan who finished well. Ballincollig had a number of chances by Paraic, Scott and Mark before Blarney got their fourth just on the final whistle.
What a game and what a performance. Yet again the lads showed great improvement. Man of the Match has to go to Bryan with his five cool finishes, although the quality of the goals by Scott, Mark and Paraic pushed him close, and none of them would have had a chance without the rest of the team who were excellent. Well done lads.
Ballincollig U16 Schoolgirls play Glounthane United for the league in the Regional Park today (Thursday the 20th May) at 7 o’clock. Ballincollig must win to finish top. It’s our team and our home patch. Let’s be down there to see them lift the trophy
U11 Schoolboys B Team
CSL Umbro U11 Division 8
Saturday 15th May 2010
Bandon 0 – 4 Ballincollig
Ballincollig were away to Bandon in the League and were hoping to bounce back from the previous week where they had went down to Rockmount.
Ballincollig started well passing the ball and pressing forward with every chance. Ballincollig were well on top and when Jordan Murray gave a great pass to Jamie Leggett. Jamie slotted the ball home to give his side the lead leaving Ballincollig one up at half-time.
In the second half the team grew in confidence creating more chances. The inevitable happened when Greg Fitton set up Jordan Murray and Jordan shot in to the Bandon net. The defence of Brian Boyd, Evan Kiely, Darragh Healy and Keelin Foley were in top form with Dylan Foley and Jordan Murray pulling the strings in the middle of the park . Ballincollig pushed for a third and it came when Keelin Foley scored his first goal of the season.
With Levi O’Mahony and Colin O’Driscoll pushing the Bandon defence back a fourth was on the cards. Ross O ‘Donovan kicked out a great ball to Jordan Murray who turned and chipped the goalie to earn him the man of match voted by Jarlath and Deborah last Sunday night. Others to play well were Sean McCormack and Lee O Riordan. Well done lads
Check out pictures from that game on Bandon’s website here
Ballincollig’s U11 Premier team take on College Corinthians in the Local Cup Final today (Tuesday the 18th) in Turner’s Cross. Our young lads have had a great run and support could well be the difference in helping them to lift the trophy. Kick-off is at 6 o’clock. Hope to see you there
Academy
U7s CSL Non Competitive League
Ballincollig v Greenwood
Last Saturday, May 15th, it was the turn of Greenwood to make the trip to the Regional Park, on a glorious summer’s evening, to take on the Ballincollig Under 7s. The game started brightly with both sides playing well. Scott Kelly was tasked with the responsibility of man marking one of the known main threats from Greenwood, based on our last encounter, which he did to great effect. This helped the defenders, Dillon Ring and Paraic O’Keeffe, and keeper Jordan Murphy, to lay the foundations for a solid start to the game. This resulted in the sides being all level at the interval.
The second period was barely underway when Ballincollig fell behind. Greenwood intercepted a pass in midfield, broke down the left wing and scored a cracking goal, despite Jordan doing well to get a hand on the ball, but the shot was just too powerful. As they’ve shown in previous games the lads didn’t despair and just got on with the game. At one stage Ballincollig had to defend a set piece at which Jordan made a great double save, with the second Greenwood attempt almost going in off the post. Later on it was Dillon and Alex Hill making the tackles to keep Greenwood out, and it wasn’t long before Ballincollig had the scores level again. Alex played a great quick ball out of defence to Mark, who in turn neatly put Bryan Smith through on goal and he duly converted. The midfield trio of Robbie Walsh, Jamie Slavin and Mark Oldham were truly outstanding in this period competing all over the pitch. The period ended with Greenwood having a couple of shots wide, before a great passing move saw Robbie slip a ball through to Mark who was so unlucky to see his shot go to the left and wide of the post.
The final period saw Adam Summers and Paraic take over the defensive duties in front of Jordan, with Scott playing a holding role in midfield. Robbie and Mark were given license to get forward on the wings in support of Bryan up front. Ballincollig scored an early couple of goals both from corners; the first was in from the left by Mark and coolly finished by Bryan, the second in from the right again by Mark but this time put over the line near the back post by Robbie. On a couple of occasions Bryan was put through nicely by Scott only to see the keeper make a couple of good saves, and on one occasion Paraic even found himself within shooting distance, only for the keeper to save it. Greenwood then had a series of corners which Ballincollig defended well as a team, but in particular by Paraic and Jordan, who had a great reflex save at the end to put the ball over the bar.
And so it ended, with the lads picking up their much deserved first win of the season. It was truly a great performance by all ten players. Picking a Man of the Match would be both impossible and unfair to those who played considering they were all equally impressive. Congratulations lads, and a big that you to all who came to support them.
The next game is on Wednesday evening, May 19th, away to Blarney at 7pm, hope to see you there.
U11 Premier Team
CSL U11 Local Cup Quarter Final
Saturday 1st May 2010
Ballincollig 2 – 1Mallow United a.e.t.
On Saturday the 1st of May, Ballincollig hosted the top team of the premier division Mallow, at home in the quarter finals of the local cup. Having played Mallow twice previously in the league and on both occasions been beaten, this was an eagerly awaited fixture.
Both Ballincollig and Mallow started well with both teams trying to assert their game on the opposition. Ballincollig created the first chance of the game when Darren Murphy was unlucky with a left footed shot at the near post, which the Mallow keeper was lucky to save. Ballincollig began a period of dominance for the remainder of the first half with the best opportunity falling to Matthew Whelan who connected with a cross from a corner only for the Mallow keeper to make a brilliant point blank save. Mallows defence not for the 1st time managed to clear the ball from the resulting goalmouth scramble that followed. For all the good play half time came with the score deadlocked at 0-0.
The second half continued in the same vein with both teams looking for the vital opening score. A penalty was awarded following a hard tackle on one of Mallow’s players. Fortunately for Ballincollig the Mallow player put the penalty kick wide. Having been left off the hook, Ballincollig pressed hard for the remainder of the half with a number of chances falling to Darren Murphy & possibly the best chance going to Darren Forde who was unlucky to see his shot rebound off the post. Full time came with the teams still tied together.
Into extra time and the quality of soccer being played by both teams continued to be of a very high standard. Finally the break through came from a beautifully delivered corner. This time Mallows defenders failed to clear and Mark Walsh got the vital touch to put Ballincollig 1-0 up. Everyone thought that this was the breakthrough that would break the deadlock between the two teams. Regretfully this was not the case and all credit to Mallow they equalized within 2 minutes when a brilliantly saved slot by Shane Hogan rebounded to a Mallow player who took his opportunity well.
Tied again at 1-1 going into the 2nd period of extra time. Both teams again pushed hard to seal the victory knowing that penalties would be a lottery. With only 2 minutes left on the clock and Matthew Whelan & Darren Murphy now playing up front a ball over the top got Darren through and still with a lot to do, he kept a cool head and rounded the keeper before tapping the ball into the empty net.
The celebrations that followed by the players, coaches, parents & supporters would have embarrassed even Jose Mourinho. Somehow the ref played a further 5 minutes before the final whistle was eventually blown and all credit to Mallow they created a number of chances during this time only to find Collig unwilling to let their lead go for the 2nd time in the game.
Ballincollig’s defence were excellent on the day with Luke Fahy, Evan Kennefick, Shane O’ Neill & Eoin Reilly all playing brilliantly limiting Mallow to shots from outside the box. On the rare occasion where they failed to stop the shot Shane Hogan’s positional play & handling dealt with everything Mallow threw at us.
Darren Forde, Robert Bourke, Matthew Whelan & Mark Walsh were brilliant having been asked to vary their roles throughout the game. A particular mention to three players, Jack Smith, who having given his all playing up front on his own for most of the game, dropped back into midfield to mark Mallow’s danger man in the closing stages of the game. Matthew Whelan who despite carrying an injury kept going to the very end and to Darren Murphy who recently returned from injury and is again starting to find his form.
The coaches & players would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported the team on the day & we look forward to your continued support throughout the remainder of the season.
U12A Schoolboys Team sponsored by Automania
Umbro CSL Under 12 Division 6
Ballinhassig 0 – 2 Ballincollig
Ballincollig travelled to Ballinhassig last Sunday knowing victory would give them the league title. This was always going to be a big task for our lads as in the past this fixture has always been a close affair. The first half Ballincollig played against the wind but were unlucky not to score when Conor Kelly’s effort just went over the crossbar. Ballincollig played some lovely football but Ballinhassig’s defence held firm leaving the score nil all at half time.
Ballincollig lifted their game in the second half and with the wind behind them it looked like it was only a matter of time before Ballinhassig’s net was found. Ten minutes into the second half Stephen Falvey was the man on target with a shot from the side line which took the keeper by surprise. The Ballincollig crowd went wild. Ballinhassig tried to get back into the game but were hit with for a second goal. Jason Murray collected the ball in midfield, went down the line and curled a great ball into the top corner of the net. This killed off any spirit that was left in the Ballinhassig team.
Ballincollig dominated the game to the end and victory was met with huge applause from the travelling fans. Ballincollig have one game left in the league but the title is already won. The team captain Colm Crowley was presented with the trophy by Cork Schoolboys Secretary Eddie Doyle. This has been a long season for this team who still remain unbeaten in the league. Colm Lane and Pat Kelly would like to thank a few people for their help and support for the season.
CSL U12 Division 6 Champions
Firstly a big thanks to the squad of young players who put in a huge effort in winning the title. To Denis Murphy, Vincent Drumm and Finbarr Fitton for the help in lining and putting up the nets on the pitch. To our team sponsors AUTOMANIA for providing us with our away kit. A special thanks to the group of parents who followed us around the county supporting us in sun, snow, and the rain. The panel of players who trained hard and played their hearts out are as follows: Alan Hennessy, Colm Crowley, Killian Derwin, Peter Kelleher, Darragh Kelly, Gavin Lane, Mark OSullivan, Jack Hoey, Aaron Roche, Ryan Bergin, Rian Fitzgerald. Sean Murphy, Jason Murray, Stephen Falvey, Stephen Halligan, Ciaran Sheehan, Eoin O Connell, Christopher Anaba, Conor Kelly, Keith Feehily, Christopher Buckley and Daire Fitton. Well done to all involved in this great season for this team.
