The mens 1sts got their Leinster league off to a good start by beating Corinthians 4-2 in a lively local derby on Saturday. Rovers had the better of the chances in the first few minutes but Corinthians sometimes looked dangerous. The lads capitalized on their dominance through a Mitch Darling goal 10 mins before the end of the first half. Mitchy was on the scoresheet again minutes later after some good work between himself and Jonny Bruton.
Corinthians responded reasonably quickly in the second half, by brining the game level only 10 mins in. Things started to get a little tetchy at this point with Gav Bourke getting a yellow card. Being down to 10 didn’t stop the lads though as JB slotted one in to put the lads ahead again. Corinthians continued to press, drawing some good saves from Westy and Jody off the line. However Jody wrapped the game up with a cracking shot into the top right corner to seal the win.
The mens 2s were unlucky not to get a point in the first game in Division 2. Having been 0-2 down to Pembroke for most of the match they hauled themselves back into game with goals from Steven Roberts and Harry Morris. With only minutes remaining Pembroke won a short corner and worked it well to score, ensuring they went home with all the points.
There was a great turnout for the Johnson-Walker cup on Saturday morning for the mens 3rds-5ths. Using it as a selection game before the start of the season in two weeks, over 28 guys turned up with a very youthful 3rds team getting the better of the 4ths and 5ths!
On the ladies side of things it was also selection weekend! A 1sts and 2nds squad both took on Loreto in a friendly. The 1sts drew nil all and had numerous chances to win the game but couldn’t find the backboard. The 2s meanwhile drew 2-2. With some new faces on both squads from last season these were good results to build on before the start of the leagues in 3 weeks time.
The 3rds and 4ths ladies also played some games between themselves on Saturday afternoon under the watchful eye of the coaches. They also have 3 weeks before their campaigns kick off.
The junior boys and girls all returned to training last weekend. No matches took place and the schedules are not out yet. Once confirmed we will put them on the site.
