Templeogue Utd 5 - St Josephs Boys 0 (Under 11A)
A sunny morning(5 November) in Tymon Park and Templeogue U11A play Joey's in round 3 of Menton Seery Cup.
The heavy pitch from the rain earlier in the week was going to make Templeogue's passing game difficult. Nevertheless on 6 minutes a delightful pass from defender & captain James Doyle to Eoin O'Neill in left mid, let Eoin attack the space and delivered a pinpoint to Striker Darragh Madaghjian, who was taken down for a penalty. Evan Dunne stepped up and made no mistake with the spot kick to make it 1-0.
Another passing move on 13 minutes, this time from defender Darragh Cullen to Adam Nugent, who was causing all sorts of problems for the Joey's defence. His trickery resulted in a foul which the ref judged to be inside the box. Dunne stepped up again for his second penalty but a terrific save from the Joey's keeper kept them in the game.
The introduction of Darragh Nugent for Calum Adair sparked another attack for Templeogue. A shot from Daniel Madaghjian resulted in a corner which Evan Dunne took quickly. Templeogue's Cian Maher attacked the ball, but the Joeys defender under pressure put the ball into his own net on 22 minutes.
The second half commenced brightly with Templeogue winning a free kick just in their half. Evan Dunne took it quickly playing a direct pass to Darragh Nugent who's strike was parried by keeper, only for Danial Madaghjian to follow up a put Templeogue 3-0 up.
Another great move started by keeper Kian Clarke to defender Niall O'Reilly who played it first time to midfielder Darren Flanagan opened up Joey's. Flanagan played a first time pass to Evan Dunne returned the pass for Flanagan to play in Adam Nugent. Adam composed himself and passed to Daniel Madaghjian to score his second of the day.
It didn't end at that as Templeogue scored the goal of the game. A rare Joey's attack was broken down by Matthew Harper in defense played a diagonal ball to Darragh Nugent who attacked the space. Calum Adair moved wide dragging a defender away from the on rushing Nugent who then played a one two with Daniel Madaghjian for Nugent to smash the ball into the net. A great performance by all.
This means Templeogue have Belvedere in round 4 knowing a win would mean a place in last 32 of All Ireland!
Manortown 1- Templeogue Utd 3 (under 14B)
This was a game of two halves in every sense, on Saturday 29th October - rainsoaked 1st and bright 2nd half. A tentative performance from Templeogue and a positive tough performance from Manortown left the score at a tight goal a piece at half time.
Templeogue did much better after the break - steadier at the back, more composed in mid field, and great work out wide and up front - especially by Luke McCormack - created several chances which were duly converted by Simon Essuman and Luke. These late goals added to Simon's first half equalizer - a response to a great start and early goal by the local rivals Manortown.
A very sporting game and an entertaining one as is always the case when these sides match up. Although little attractive football was on offer on the day with poor enough conditions, by sticking to the basics of ball control, getting it forward and good support play , the away team managed to take all 3 points in the end.
14B managers Kevin and Tommy said they were pleased with the performance overall despite the slow start, especially as 3 players were unavailable. "Its a tough league this year with 6 good new teams in it - all big and physical, with some decent football being played too. So far its 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Teamwork won it for us today but we are going to have to keep working on the important basics and match the physical side if we are going to have a real impact. This is a good group of players and they are definitely capable of doing that " Kevin noted.
Templeogue: A Doyle, M Dillon, D Condon, T Moran, D Scully, D Dalipi, D Nugent, C Smith, R Fallon, L McCormack, S Essuman, Z Curtis.
Girls Under 13B: Balrath FC 1-2 Templeogue United
A closely contested match on Saturday 29th October at Knockharley Sports Ground, Kentstown, Co. Meath, saw Templeogue United's girls come from behind to take the honours. Both teams started conservatively and attempts on goal were rare. A defensive lapse by Templeogue allowed a shot that crept into the corner of the net to give Balrath the lead just before half time.
Templeogue's girls started the 2nd half with renewed vigour. Playing wih the wind and the hill they took control of the game. They created a number of chances and eventually equalised with a spectacular strike from Emma Dixon. Templeogue continued to push for the winner and a carbon copy goal by Saoirse Farrell saw them take a 2-1 lead which they defended valiantly to the final whistle.
Team: Danielle Varley, Kendra Lynch, Rebecca Cunningham, Jessica Keating, Katie O'Hara, Lauren Cunningham, Emma Dixon, Saoirse Farrell, Saoirse Hoban, Jade McGovern
Under 9A: Templeogue United 2-2 Crumlin United
Draw a fair result in this hard fought local derby.
After a cagey opening ten minutes, with both sides feeling each other out, Templeogue opened the scoring with a cracking strike from Ben O'Donovan, sheer power beating the Crumlin keeper.
Crumlin then raised their game putting pressure on the Templeogue defence. The equaliser came from a long range effort, into the top corner, leaving keeper, Charlie Nolan, with no chance.
Templeogue upped the tempo in the second half, getting their reward, with a close range goal from Ciaran Adare, following a goalmouth scramble.
Crumlin again came back at Templeogue. Eventually Crumlin equalised again, this time through ex Templeogue player, Ciaran Caffery.
Both teams had chances in the final ten minutes, but both keepers preformed well to ensure the game finished in a draw.
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