Disappointing performance see men go down to Curracloe

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Published: Thursday, 16 January 2020 21:36

Neil O Sullivan Cup First Round

Curracloe United  2  Tombrack United  1  aet

Billed as one of the games of the round, the game was closely contested but never lived up to its potential as a game between the Division Two leaders and a Division One side in contention for promotion. Tombrack started well and a goal from James Coleman put the lads deservedly in front and up to the half hour mark, they were good value for their lead and had the home team working hard to get themselves back into the game. However, the final fifteen minutes of the first half saw Curracloe become more dominant and only some good defending and goalkeeping prevented them getting level before the break

Unfortunately the second half performance from Tombrack was disappointing as they struggled to come to terms with the speed and enthusiasm of the home team and seven minutes into the second half, Curracloe were back level when a miscued clearance gave the opportunity to their left side midfielder to break through and score. For the remainder of the half, Tombrack had to defend strongly with Bob Newe and Kieran Kenny both working exceptionally hard while James Coleman tried hard to make an impact on the game. Kevin Kenny had Tombrack's only chance of the half with a shot that was easily gathered by the keeper and so the game moved to extra time

Midway through the first half of extra time, Curracloe were awarded a penalty for a foul just inside the area which they duly slotted away for what proved to be the winning goal. James Coleman did have a header saved late in the game but unfortunately chances were few and far between in a game where the lads were second best for long periods of the game and will be disappointed with their performance overall. It will now all depend on how the lads bounce back in the league with a big game coming up on Sunday away to Ferns knowing that a performance like last Sunday will see them struggle. Nothing can be taken away from Curracloe's efforts on the day and they showed why they are top of division one but a more spirited performance from Tombrack would have seen them more in the game and possible awaiting the second round draw, however on this occasion it was not to be

Under Sixteen Boys top of the table

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Published: Saturday, 11 January 2020 20:50

Wexford Schoolboys League Under Sixteen

Tombrack United  4  Fastnet Rovers  1

Our Under Sixteen boys made it three wins from three and sit top of the Under Sixteen Division Four after this 4-1 win over Fastnet Rovers. Played in very difficult weather conditions, the lads hard to work hard but two goals from Stephen O Toole and one each from James Kinsella and Rashid saw them control the game and moved the lads three points clear of Gorey Celtic

Under Twelve girls rebuilding

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Published: Saturday, 11 January 2020 19:34

Under Twelve Schoolgirls 

Gorey Rangers  6  Tombrack United  0

Our Under Twelve girls are going through a rebuilding phase and manager Shannon McGovern is working hard at moulding the players into a team that will be able to compete once the teams are graded into divisions. Gorey Rangers are one of the teams who will be competing in the Premier division and on the day, were too strong for our young side who did create chances but just could not find the net