1st game of the season – Hopefully there will be better days ahead. Johnny Carey and Shane O’Connor with the goals. Ryan Keane missed a penalty and there were a couple of scoring chances in the first half. Goalkeeper Chris O’Connor was sent off so the 4-0 at half time may have flattered Celtic. However Celtic are a top side and it is elsewhere Killorglin will be looking for points this season
Kevin O’Brien and Pa Knightly getting the goals. We were unlucky not to win. After going 1-0 down in the first 5 minutes Killorglin settled and Kevin O’Brien got the equaliser on the 15th min.The start of the second half saw Pa Knightly put Killorglin ahead with a well worked goal and from there we should have seen out the game with some great scoring chances. But with 10 mins left Sneem got an equaliser from a corner. Ryan O’Riordan who came on late had a couple of chances and was unlucky. Stuart Delaney (capt.) gave a Man of the Match performance. That’s 4 points from 2 games so not too bad.
Killorglin Youths got their league off to a start yesterday (Paul Russell takes charge) away to KIllarney Athletic. Athletic are strong this year and Killorglin Youths would be mostly made up from U-17’s so no surprise when they were beaten, but hopefully they can improve as the season progresses.
A brace from Gearoid Hassett and a long range effort from Jack O’Connor saw Killorglin race into an early lead, but the home team responded well and the first half ended in the concession of two goals. In the second half, the game looked to be slipping away from Killorglin as another Park goal put the sides level. With Gearoid Hassett coming off after picking up a knock, and substitute Jack O’Leary taking a heavy tackle just minutes after coming on, we were under pressure. The outstanding Sean Corcoran in midfield turned in a big performance to keep us in the game (and made it into the Kerry Schoolboys Team of the Week – click here), and when Ethan Coffey used his pace to bag two goals, we breathed a sigh of relief. Despite conceding another late in the game, and Darragh McKeefry clearing one off the line, we were good for the three points.
Team: Martin Fay, Oisin Cronin, Sean Cleary, Darragh McKeefry, Cian Naylor, Sean Corcoran, Jack O’Connor, Stephen O’Loughlin, Niall Carey, Gearoid Hassett, Ethan Coffey. Subs: Ruairi Murphy, Jack O’Connor, Kaiya O’Flaherty, Jason O’Sullivan.
A great start to the league as we raced to an early 3-0 lead with goals from Gavin McKenna, Ray Marmion (a cracker) and an OG (though McKenna is claiming it). An unfortunate hand ball by captain Jerry Foley gifted Castelgregory with a lifeline through a converted penalty.
But 4 super goals in the second half ensured Killorglin got the win – Dan Whittleton claimed a brilliant hat-trick and McKenna claimed a 2nd. It was a day of firsts – first game for Beaufort man Ronan Brosnan, first time to score 7 goals and first time Michael McMahon finished on a winning Killorglin team. Keep it going
The B-team were in action on Sunday 8th September with the long trek to CS Brandon but it was worth the journey with a great 4-0 win to kick off the season. Goals from Mitchell O’Sullivan (also m.o.t.m.), Lee Carey, Shane Riordan and Jacko Breen rounded off a perfect start to the season – a great performance. Team: Niall O’Shea, Sheazo, Stuart Delaney (capt.), Damien Mc, Jacko Breen, Mitchell O’Sullivan, Frankie DiCanio, Jamie O’Sullivan, Vinnie West, Lee Carey and Shane Riordan. Subs: Ryan O’Riordan, Alan O’Dwyer, Dan Horgan and Gerome Houlihan
A team have a challenge game against Castlemaine on Monday evening at 6 o’clock in Castlemaine.
Killorglin AFC Senior B team played away to Dynamos in the Celcius Menswear Cup last Friday, and were beaten 2-1. A new player this season, Shane Riordan scored the goal for Killorglin, and also had one disallowed for offside, but it was a great performance with a mix of A and B players, and some newcomers.
Registration for all players from Under 10s / Junior Academy to Under 16s will take place in CYMS hall on Wednesday 7th August at 8pm, followed by the club AGM. It is vitally important that every parent with a child looking to play soccer for Killorglin AFC in 2013/2014 should attend if possible. We need to assess the number of teams in each age group and if you do not register on the night, it means entering teams in the league, and providing adequate facilities is very difficult. We urge you to please make every effort to attend on the night.
Note: Only parents are required to attend for registration.
A meeting for all players and managers who wish to take part in the upcoming season, will be held at the Killorglin soccer pitch on Thursday 1st August 2013 at 7pm.
Congratulations to our U12s who won the Kerry U12 Cup on Saturday morning. They beat Killarney Athletic 4-0 to take home the trophy. It was a well deserved victory and the performance of the team was a credit to all involved.
Goal scorers were Dillon O’Neill, Geariod Hassett (Man of the Match) and a double from Dean O’Callaghan
The Under 10s / Academy will now finish up on Saturday mornings for the summer on Saturday 8th June.
We wish to thank all parents and kids for their interest and participation throughout the year. I would also like to draw your attention to our EGM on the 28th May. If we are to continue to provide Saturday morning soccer for our kids it is vital that you attend this EGM if possible.