Under 12 Division 1
Under 14 Premier
Under 14 Division 1
A very competitive match of a high standard with both teams looking to play football from the off.
Killorglin got the break through on 35 minutes when the Firies duo of Shane Burke and Liam Butler combined nicely as Butler rifled a shot from the edge of the box into the corner of the net.
The dagger blow came 20 minutes into the second half when good defensive work from Killorglin led to a swift counter attack and goal scoring supremo Mark O’Connor found the keeper’s near side to double the lead.
Top drawer performances for Killorglin came from, Conor Sugrue at left back who consistently impressed defending and going forward, Gary O’Connor who was a rock at centre back and Cathal Crosby in centre mid who was involved in everything good that the home team did.
This team now have 3 wins out of 4 and will look to keep their good run of form going in a competitive division.
Team: Jack O Grady, Conor Sugrue, Sean Arthurs, Gary O’Connor, Dylan Fitzgerald, Shane Burke, Cathal Crosby, Ethan Griffin, Mark O’Connor, Mark Lynch, Liam Butler, David Moriarty, Dean Callan, Kieran Whittleton, Liam Carroll
Following a decent National Cup run, the under 13s finally got to play a league game with Park B the visitors to the Dragons Den. An awful night for football in terms of weather, saw the visitors start brightly, and it looked like Killorglin might be in for a tough night. But a free kick from Jack O’Connor, and strikes from Gearoid Hassett and Dylan Francis saw Killorglin settle in and take control. Park, to be fair, didn’t give up and grabbed an equaliser shortly before the break, to leave the half time score at a far from comfortable 3-1. And the second half started poorly from the home team when Park were awarded a harsh penalty. A fantastic save from Martin Fay in goal kept Killorglin well ahead, and we pushed on from there with goals from Stephen O’Loughlin and Kaiya O’Flaherty.
Late in the game, Dean Cahill came off the bench, and despite looking decidedly cold and subdued, he managed to convert a 25 yard effort on the half volley, and produce a nice turn and finish in the box to complete a brace. So 7-1 didn’t flatter Killorglin in the end, but it took stand-out performances from everyone to put us in control at key points in the game. Tireless work from Jack O’Leary and Aaron Broderick in midfield where their quality shone. Good wide play from Stephen and Ethan, and later on Kaiya gave us an attacking threat that wasn’t seen from the visitors. Dylan up front worked hard, and Gearoid Hassett was in a different class! Special mention to the defence who haven’t played together as a back 4 previously: Jason, Oisin, Jack and Kaiya showed a fantastic attitude and worked for the team throughout. It was hard to be a sub on a night like this, but they all contributed and I appreciate that.
Team: Martin Fay, Jason O’Sullivan, Oisin Cronin, Jack O’Connor, Kaiya O’Flaherty, Aaron Broderick, Jack O’Leary, Ethan Coffey, Stephen O’Loughlin, Gearoid Hassett, Dylan Francis. Subs: Cian Naylor, Darragh McKeefry, Dean Cahill
Killorglin Under 12’s travelled to Tralee to play the Park A team in a top of the table game. Killorglin started slowly and found it difficult to get up to speed with the game. We started to create changes and our speed up front was causing Park problems. Dylan, Eoghan & Mikey were main danger men.
Tom and Cillian got on top in the middle of the field and this dictated the rest of the game, After 15 mins a through ball from Cillian put Dylan through on gaol which he finished well. We had a few chances before half time. Our defence stood up to everything that Park threw at them, Callum, Daniel, Jason & Calum were excellent. Our goalie Jack Macgillycuddy was man of the Match with some great saves.
The second half we started better, and started playing a fantastic passing game which was missing in the first half. Eoghan Hassett went on a great run and the Park goalie made a great save which rebounded back to our in form striker Dylan who finished well for his 2nd and brings his tally to 8 this season in just 5 games. Park put a bit of pressure on us for 5 to 6 mins but our midfielders and defences/goalie stood up to the challenge. With about 10 mins to go Dylan took a shot on and again the goalkeeper saved, but Mikey was there to finish.
Some exceptional performances especially from Jack in goals, Daniel and Calum Russell in defence, Tom, Cillian, Darragh & Eoghan in Midfield and Mikey & Dylan up front.
Team: Jack Mcgillycuddy Jason O’Connor Callum Russell Calum Moriarty Daniel Evans Eoghan Hassett Tom Whittleton Cillian Burke (Capt ) Darragh Callan Mikey O’Donnell & Dylan Moriarty
Subs: Mark Clifford for Calum, Adam Kiely for Darragh, Cathal Crowley for Daniel, Dara Evans for Jason, Jake Reensterns for Jack
Scorers: Dylan Moriarty (2), Mikey o’Donnell. Man of the Match: Jack Mcgillycuddy
Park A v Killorglin AFC A – 10.30am
Killorglin AFC B v Killarney Athletic – 12noon
Killorglin AFC A v Killarney Athletic – 10.30am
Ballyhar v Killorglin AFC B – 11am
Mastergeeha v Killorglin AFC – 12.30pm
Killorglin Under 13s bowed out of the national cup on Saturday after a tough encounter in Roscrea. Despite a bright start, Killorglin failed to break down a well organised Killavilla side, with Jack O’Leary and Jack O’Connor dominating an exceptionally tall Killavilla midfield. Midway through the half Killorglin went behind after a corner kick was scrambled into the net. Despite a few half chances, we went into the break a little disappointed to be a goal down.
The second half started better, and a fantastic in-swinging corner from Jack O’Connor was glanced in to the net by Dylan Moriarty. 1-1 and game on. Gearoid Hasset worked tirelessly in midfield to service the two Dylans up front, but again Killorglin were behind when a harsh free kick saw Villa head the ball into the Killorglin net. Despite exceptional work from Darragh McKeefry and Cillian Burke at the back, and Jack O’Leary and Aaron Broderick in Midfield, Killorglin couldn’t break down the Villa defence. And before the end, a break-away goal from Villa broke Killorglin hearts.
3-1 in the end, but I was unbelievably proud of the effort and commitment of all 14 players who travelled to Roscrea on the day. You did the club proud!
Team: Martin Fay, Stephen O’Loughlin, Kaiya O’Flaherty, Cillian Burke, Darragh McKeefry, Jack O’Connor, Jack O’Leary, Gearoid Hassett, Aaron Broderick, Dylan Francis, Dylan Moriarty. Subs: Jason O’Sullivan, Cian Naylor, Max Doyle
Team: Jack McGillacuddy, Jason O’Connor, Callum Russell, Calum Moriarty, Daniel Evans, Eoghan Hassett, Tom Whittleton, Cillian Burke (Capt), Darragh Callan, Mikey O’Donnell, Dylan Moriarty.
Subs: Adam Owens for Mikey, Adam Kiely for Darragh, Cathal Crowley for Daniel, Jake Reensterns, Mark Clifford
Goals: Dylan, Eoghan, Tom & Darragh
Sfai U14 Cup
Mini Blitz U9’s & 10’s
Venue 2 – Dynamos – 12 noon
U14 Div.1
U16 Premier
Killorglin B team were due to play CG Killarney away on Sat. night but the game had to be switched to Killorglin all weather. These 2 teams had already played out a thrilling 3-3 draw a couple of weeks ago so goals were on the card. CG started well and were 1-0 up after 5 minutes as a high ball with a strong wind caught the Killorglin defence and Kian O’Mahony finished it off. CG should of at least got a 2nd as they had some great pressure from corners but it was Killorglin that pulled one back 5 minutes before the break when a Sean Cozzy Costeloe corner was met by the head of Stuart Delaney.
1-1 at the break. Killorglin should have had the advantage in the 2nd half but it was CG that again took the lead when some sloppy defending left in Dave McSweeney to put CG 2-1 up. Killorglin started to get a hold of the ball and with about 20 minutes left Shane Riordan made a great run and cross that Aiden” Nat “O’Sullivan finished for his first goal of the campaign. With about 5 minutes left Killorglin took the lead when substitute Ryan Riordan put a great ball through to Darren Riordan who cooly slotted it away. CG were unlucky not to get an equaliser in the last minute of the game when from a corner had 2 or 3 shots blocked in front of goal. The game finished 3-2 to Killorglin, a good match played in great spirit with CG feeling unlucky not to come away with something.
Some great performances all round on the night with a real team effort but M.O.T.M. went to Darren Riordan who worked tirelessly all night and the winning goal to add.
Next weeks fixtures have the U-17’s at home to Asdee Rovers on Sat 25th @ 3pm. Also the B Team are away to Na Fianna at 2:30 on Sun 26th but that might be changed so keep an eye on it.