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Match Report April'08
Carrigaline Utd 4
Douglas Hall 1
Under-11 Premier
Report: Ray Linehan.
With the title race over only pride was at stake in this local derby. A slightly under strength Douglas Hall side still however dominated the early exchanges. Their big, skilful centre forward DiCasio proved a handful up front and set up several chances for his strike partners. Eventually after 20 minutes Douglas Hall broke the deadlock and took the lead. A free kick from just outside the box was floated into the penalty area where Hall Striker Lehane was quickest to react and steered the ball neatly past Andris Bacuna. From here on the Carrigaline defence of Beausang, Linehan and Kavanagh, started to get to grips with the Douglas Hall front-men. However it was a master class display from Captain Brian Coakley that swung this tie back in favour of United.
His opener came just minutes after the restart. A wonderful left-footed volley from 30 yards sailed high over the Hall keeper into the top corner. Carrigaline maintained the pressure and pushed forward again with Ryan McCarthy and Alan Connolly linking up several times to trouble the away teams defence. Brian's second came after a typical Darragh Buckley dribble. His excellent runs from midfield eventually paid dividends when he was taken down in the penalty area. Brian Coakley coolly finished from the spot, sending the keeper the wrong way.
The introduction of Billy Pope at half time added a new dimension to the United attack. Shortly after the interval he was set up by Darragh Greally and shot narrowly wide. Minutes later a precision pass from centre forward Ryan McCarthy set Billy goal-bound again. This time, to the delight of his team-mates, he made no mistake. He pushed the ball into the box with his first touch and lobbed the keeper with his second. At 3-1 the game was still delicately balanced. The Moneygourney boys pushed forward and Andris Bacuna was called into action several times before the end. With only minutes left on the clock Carrigaline won a free-kick five yards outside the penalty area. Up stepped Brian Coakley and curled a stunning free kick over the wall, the defence and the keeper to seal the win, the points and the match ball.
For Carrigaline Clyde Buttimer, David Corkery and Darragh Greally put in a huge amount of work in midfield and broke up a lot of Hall attacks. Ryan McCarthy showed tremendous skill up front and Stephen Williamson and Shane Hourihan both played well when introduced. The scoreline doesn't do justice to the Hall who had some great chances and whose keeper made some excellent saves throughout but credit must go to Coakley whose wonder hat-trick proved the difference between the sides on the day.
Carrigaline United: Andris Bacuna, Micháel Beausang, Brian Coakley, Kieran Kavanagh, Mark Linehan, Darragh Greally, Darragh Buckley, Alan Connolly, Clyde Buttimer, David Corkery, Ryan McCarthy. Subs Billy Pope, Stephen Williamson, Shane Hourihan. | |
| Match report Dec'07
Under 11 Premier
Blarney United 0
Carrigaline United 1
Report: Ray Linehan.
Brían Fitzpatrick pinched the points for Carrigaline with a well-worked goal mid-way through the second half of an exciting contest. His close range strike followed by determined defensive play ensured Carrigaline secured a merited away victory. Carrigaline slightly shaded the first half creating the better chances of the two teams. Ryan McCarthy hit a stunning volley from 20 yards but with the keeper soundly beaten the ball crashed off the underside of the crossbar and Adam Cohalan was very unlucky not to finish off the rebound. David Corkery and Darragh Buckley teamed up very well in the opening interval and dominated the midfield exchanges.
Ten minutes into the second half a well-timed pass from Mark Linehan set up Matthew O'Reilly. The in-form striker burst through the Blarney defence and pushed a perfect pass into the path of the in-rushing Fitzpatrick. His right-footed shot left the keeper with no chance. Blarney United moved up a notch after conceding this goal and were determined to get back on level terms. However the Carrigaline defence, superbly marshalled by Brian Coakley and Kieran Kavanagh, limited the Blarney attack to long range shots, which were confidently dealt with by the Carrigaline keeper, Andris Bacuna.
Carrigaline had two late chances to seal the victory but were denied on both occasions. Alan Connolly's slick pass sent Matthew O'Reilly on a diagonal run across the box but his left-footed shot just shaved the outside of the post while Darragh Buckley's strike after a wonderful run was well saved by the Blarney net-minder. David Corkery had his finest game to date and excelled in midfield. The entire defence was excellent and Séan Brophy, Micháel Beausang and Darragh Greally worked tirelessly for the team. Alan Connolly showed his usual deft touches when introduced in the second half and Andris Bacuna was very impressive between the posts.
Team: Andris Bacuna, Séan Brophy, Brian Coakley, Kieran Kavanagh, Mark Linehan, Daniel O'Reilly, Darragh Greally, Cathal Murphy, Micháel Beausang, Darragh Buckley, Matthew O'Reilly, Alan Connolly, Clyde Buttimer, Brían Fitzpatrick, Adam Cohalan, David Corkery, Ryan McCarthy. | |
| Match Report 10th Nov'07
U-11 Premier Match Report
Wilton United 1.
Carrigaline United 2.
After a recent 1-1 draw with Ringmahon Rangers, Carrigaline got back to winning ways with a well-deserved 2-1 victory over a very game Wilton team. Matthew O'Reilly bagged a first half brace to secure the points for the away team. His first goal was created by a defence splitting pass from Mark Linehan, which O'Reilly calmly slotted into the far corner. This goal brought the best out of the Wilton boys who pressed hard for the equaliser. However they found it very difficult to create clear-cut chances against a determined Carrigaline defence. Wilton did equalise 5 minutes before the interval after breaking swiftly from a Carrigaline corner. Catching Carrigaline cold they raced up the field and the Wilton front-man made no mistake when one-on-one with Andris Bacuna.
On the brink of half time Carrigaline recaptured the lead after skilful play on the wing from Alan Connolly. His precision pass into the danger area was clinically dispatched by striker Matthew O'Reilly. Half time substitute Ryan McCarthy created some great chances only to be foiled by a string of fine saves from the Wilton custodian. This led to a pulsating finish with only the narrowest of margins separating the teams. However goalkeeper Bacuna made some vital clearances and saves to ensure Carrig ran out winners. For Carrigaline, Darragh Buckley, Brian Coakley and Micháel Beausang impressed throughout while Darragh Greally and Adam Cohalan performed very well when introduced in the second half.
Squad: Andris Bacuna, Micháel Beausang, Darragh Buckley, Kieran Kavanagh, Séan Brophy, Ryan McCarthy, David Corkery, Brian Coakley, Mark Linehan, Matthew O'Reilly, Alan Connolly, Darragh Greally, Adam Cohalan, Clyde Buttimer, Daniel O'Reilly, Brían Fitzpatrick, Cathal Murphy.
Date: 10th Nov 2007. Report by Ray Linehan | |
| Match report 13th Oct 07
College Corinthians 6.
Carrigaline United 0.
After a great start to the season Carrigaline were soundly beaten by a well drilled College Corinthians team. However Carrigaline played well in the first half and Brian Coakley went close with a long range free kick and nearly netted his second goal of the season direct from a corner. Corinthians proved dangerous down the flanks which led to a couple of half-chances in the first half but the well organised Carrig defence ensured that the tie was scoreless at half time.
With the aid of a strong breeze Corinthians opened the scoring early in the second half. A low driven shot to the corner gave the keeper no chance. Carrigaline battled back but couldn't break down the College boys defence. A quick break lead to Corinthians second goal and their third followed shortly afterwards with a well taken header Three late goals sealed a comprehensive win for the home team. For Carrigaline Seán Brophy was solid at right full back, Cathal Murphy impressed in midfield and once more Kieran Kavanagh was immense at centre half. However Andris Bacuna deserves a lot of credit as he kept the United lads in the match well into the second half with some excellent shot stopping and goal-keeping skills.
Squad: Andris Bacuna, Micháel Beausang, Darragh Buckley, Kieran Kavanagh, Séan Brophy, Ryan McCarthy, David Corkery, Brian Coakley, Mark Linehan, Matthew O'Reilly, Alan Connolly, Darragh Greally, Adam Cohalan, Clyde Buttimer, Daniel O'Reilly, Brían Fitzpatrick, Cathal Murphy.
Date: 13th Oct 2007. | |
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