Academy
U8s CSL Small Sided Games
Sunday 17th April 2011
Midleton v Ballincollig
Midleton started the better and Ballincollig had to show some stout defending from Sean Callanan and Jamie Slavin in defence, with support from midfield. The Midleton pressure finally paid off as they scored a deserved goal. Keeper Darragh Moriarty was called on again and again as Ballincollig were struggling to get out of their own half. It was looking ominous, but the lads keep at it. Finally they broke away on a great counterattack. Robbie Walsh the lone striker received the ball in midfield and weaved his way towards goal where his finish was as cool as his run. The midfield trio of Adam Summers, Cormac Dineen and Bryan Smith started to get more into the game and Ballincollig had a couple of half chances. Then Bryan scored a bizarre goal when he stuck the ball in the net after everyone else stopped play. They all expected the Ref to give a penalty for a clear handball, but he didn’t. A perfect example of always play the whistle. Midleton weren’t to be outdone and quickly replied. Cormac then played a nice through ball to Adam who showed some good footwork, but he just missed. Then Ballincollig repeated their first goal with Bryan clearing to Robbie in midfield and again he dribbled his way through the defence, took his shot, and scored.
The second period started with Midleton forcing Darragh into a couple of saves. Cormac and Scott Kelly were rock solid in defence. Striker Mark Oldham had an early shot saved. Sean was tenacious in midfield with support from Ryan Crowley and Adam on the wings. Ballincollig won a free kick when a Midleton defender tried to swap shorts with Mark, thankfully he was unsuccessful! Sean, Adam and Ryan showed us a nice passing move but the final shot just slipped wide. Darragh and Cormac were then called on to make goal line clearances from a Midleton corner. Ballincollig scored again from what is becoming the signature piece of this side, another counterattack, this time starting with an intercept by Darragh passing to Mark on the wing, he hurdled a challenge and sent in a cross to Adam whose shot was saved, but Mark followed up and scored the rebound. This was soon followed by a great ball out of defence by Scott, then from Sean to Mark who buried it for his second.
The last period was more of the same with Midleton attacking and hitting the post. Ryan and Mark were now in defence with Jamie, Scott and Robbie helping from midfield. Ballincollig again counterattacked with Mark clearing up to Bryan who scored, but Midleton replied quickly from a corner with the attacker dropping to his knees on the near post to head in, nicely done. Ballincollig then pinned Midleton back with Scott starting to take over in midfield. Robbie, Jamie and Scott combined to set up Bryan out on the left wing where he unleashed an incredible shot, goal! “It’s like watching Brazil” was the comment from one of the supporters. Indeed it was a classy goal. It was all Ballincollig now as Scott, Robbie and Bryan all had shots at goal that narrowly missed or were saved. Midleton had the last say as they got another before the final whistle. A quality performance all round, and a big thanks to all who travelled.
Academy
U8s CSL Small Sided Games
Sunday 10th April 2011
Ballincollig v Avondale
The Ballincollig Under 8s were in action again in the Regional Park. The lads got of to a good start with an early double attempt at goal from Patrick Kelly but it went left and wide. Little did we know that this was a sign of things to come. Ryan Crowley and Jack Desmond were dominant in defence; Sean O’Donoghue and Dillon Ring were calm and measured on the wings with Paraic O’Keeffe solid in midfield. Keeper Scott Kelly was called into action early on making a great save, blocking a shot with his foot. Ballincollig broke out of defence, Sean played a through ball to Patrick who steadied himself and made an unbelievable long range chip over the Avondale keeper and in off the underside of the crossbar. Sean later had a shot just wide after some good work by Dillon on the wing. Jack and Ryan were clearing up at the back which allowed a counterattack. Paraic weaved his way through the opposition; he slipped the ball to Patrick, who unleashed a screamer into the back of the net. Then without time to celebrate Paraic won the ball from the Avondale tip off, burst through their defence, the keeper stopped his first attempt but he stuck away the rebound. Scott then made another great save to keep a clean sheet going into the break.
The second period was all hands to the pump as Avondale searched for a goal, but Bryan Smith alongside Ryan, in defence were solid. Cillian Kierse now up front had a chance, but the Avondale defender intercepted him just before he could shoot. Later Dillon Ring was unlucky not to score after a nice one-two between himself and Dylan Lane. Avondale then broke down the left wing but luckily their striker missed. Avondale pressed and from a corner they finally scored a deserved goal. Twice Scott made his long kick outs count as Paraic picked them up in midfield and both times it was Cillian with the chance, first the defender made a great tackle and the second time it was just wide. Paraic then had a chance, but got too close to the keeper after a mazy dribble.
Avondale again started stronger in the final period, with Scott and Jack in defence, clearing their lines, with the help of Sean, Dylan and Cillian from midfield. Patrick was back again tormenting the defence with a mazy run beating four players, but his shot was just wide. Cillian made a great tackle after tracking all the way back. Then Ballincollig broke forward with Sean passing to Patrick who held off a defender whilst striking the ball with the outside of his right foot, curling it past the keeper. A hat-trick worthy of a Champions League final! Bryan meanwhile was called into action to make save after save, but eventually Avondale poured through the defence and scored. It was at this point the Referee noticed the numerical discrepancy between the sides, ahem! To balance things out Paraic was recalled to midfield and Ballincollig went from strength to strength. Cillian and Paraic came close to scoring, Scott made a couple of vital defensive clearances, Paraic bagged a second, and Patrick slotted home a fourth whilst trying to set up Cillian.
At the final whistle it was joy all round as the players had earned a worthy victory. It was a very entertaining game with some quality goals and passing. Congratulations to all involved.
Academy
U8s CSL Small Sided Games
Sunday 3rd April 2011
Ballincollig v Castleview
The Ballincollig Under 8s played their first game of the new season last Sunday in the Regional Park. It was a great spectacle as it turned out to be an eleven goal thriller. The first period was an even contest with Ballincollig defending well and attacking at will. It was just after one such attack though that Ballincollig got caught out by a counterattack and Castleview took the lead. Ballincollig replied in style with a lovely passing move involving Scott Kelly and Robbie Walsh with striker Bryan Smith applying the finish. Castleview then regained the lead with an attack down the left wing. Ballincollig nearly equalised with a move including Darragh Moriarty but Robbie’s shot was saved. Then after a Castleview attack it was Ballincollig’s turn to counterattack, with a quick ball out of defence by Jordan Murphy to Scott in midfield who broke forward and played a perfect pass in to Bryan allowing him to score with a first time volley. Castleview ended the period the stronger but there was great defending by Alex Hill, Jordan and keeper Mark Oldham.
For the second period Ballincollig started the stronger, with Robbie seeing an effort loop over the bar, but they soon took the lead with Adam Summers passing to Bryan and Robbie this time applying the finish. It was all Ballincollig now and Adam Summers fresh on the pitch unleashed a thunderous strike from outside the area, too hot for the Castleview keeper to handle, which extended Ballincollig’s lead. Darragh came back on to replace Bryan who took a heavy knock to the ribs. Castleview then upped their game and Jordan and Alex were called on time after time to make the all important interceptions. This was definitely Alex’s finest defensive performance in the green and white of Ballincollig, I hear Sir Alex Ferguson is short a quality defender at the moment. Castleview were really pushing for a score now and Mark had to make a spectacular diving save and pushed the ball around the post. Despite this Castleview got their reward just before the whistle.
For the last period Darragh and Scott took over in defence, Mark was moved out into midfield, alongside Adam and Jamie Slavin. Up front Jordan had an early effort saved. Castleview then scored a quick couple without reply. The Ballincollig midfield trio worked tirelessly all over the pitch. After a Ballincollig attack the Castleview keeper’s kick out was too short and Mark picked it up dribbled forward and slotted home a great left foot shot to level the scores again. Castleview applied some more pressure and soon Ballincollig conceded a goal after a mix-up in the defence. Brian was called into action on a couple of occasions and made a great save by diving on the ball with two attackers bearing down on him. At the final whistle all the players were absolutely shattered as they had given it their all. It truly was a thrilling game to watch with plenty of end to end action and quality play throughout. Well done lads.
Well it’s that time of year and the Academy is once again participating in the Cork Schoolboys League’s Non Competitive Small Sided Games (SSG).
The fixtures can be found on the Small Sided Games section of the CSL website, but please note that these can be subject to change should both clubs agree to reschedule a particular fixture.
As players are selected for each match they will be notified by their coaches. For a list of relevant coaches please see the Academy’s Contacts page.
A complete set of the SGG rules can be found on the Small Sided Games section of the CSL website, but here are some of the main points:
Cork Schoolboys League
Small Sided Games Rules for Season 2010/11
Age Groups
U.7, U.8 & U9 will be 7 a side non competitive leagues.
U.10 will be 9 a side non competitive leagues.
Panel Sizes
7 a side – 10 players (max)
9 a side – 13 players (max)
Managers must not have more than the above numbers per panel for any one game.
Playing Season
Games will commence on the weekend of Apr 2/3 and will continue until weekend of May 28/29 (This will mean some midweek night games).
