Finglas Wanderers 2 – 3 St Vincents DFC

After the initial period of both teams wrestling to grasp the early initiative, Shane Keogh netted after Paul O'Callaghan set him up after being sent clear of the Wanderer's defence by an eloquent through ball from Stuart Foy.

Shortly afterwards, substitute Jason Doyle, who had come on in place for Chris McGovern who came off with a hamstring injury, made an immediate impact with his persistent hounding of their defence. It paid off as he won the ball and sent Paul O'Callaghan free to slide the ball past the flailing keeper to put the blues 2-0 up.

However we suffered a disruption to our momentum and focus as the initiative shifted with Finglas Wanderers. Their left back was causing havoc with his Rory Delap-esque throws and twice he was able to successfully guide the ball into the net, with the first one being met by his teammate who glanced his header past Rino Giglione. The second one was an unfortunate own goal by Geoff Foy who tried to clear it but could only divert the ball into his own net.

The two teams went into half time 2-2 apeice. After a rollicking by manager Geoff Foy, the boys returned determined to make amends for their disappointing lapse in concentration which had allowed Finglas Wanderers back in the game. However both teams could not find a way past the two keepers and as the final whistle loomed they both looked on course to spare the spoils. However in a dramatic finish with less than 4 minutes to go, Shane Keogh's harmless cross made its way towards two defenders but in what must have been a mis-communication between the two, their hesitancy saw the ball end up at the feet of the profiting Paul O'Callaghan who simply slotted the ball into the back of the net.

The Wanderers then went gung-ho in the remaining minutes but the blues held firm to bring home 3 points and to continue their winning start to life in Division 3a!

First XI: Giglione, Archer, Wilson, Smyth, Doona, Green, S. Foy, G. Foy, Keogh, O'Callaghan and McGovern

Subs: Doyle for McGovern, Moloney for Giglione and Milligan for Keogh
 
 
St Vincents DFC 3-1 Carndonagh AFC

Carndonagh kicked off with the wind blowing on their backs. They went 1-0 up about 10 minutes in the game after a good move by their wingers when their right winger crossed the ball in and was met by their left winger who slammed the ball home.

After 20 minutes of Carndonagh dominating, we began to come into the game and although we went into half-time still 1-0 down, we all felt it was only a matter of time until we scored cos it was evident we were fitter than them. That we did by putting 3 goals past them courtesy of Wilson (sort of!), Doyle and Maguire. It could have been 5 instead but for a great stop by their keeper and for the crossbar denying John Green.

Starting XI: Giglione, Archer, Wilson, S.Foy, Johnson, Green, G.Foy, Maguire, Keogh, O'Callaghan and Doyle

Subs: Dunne for Johnson, McGovern for Doyle

(To view photos of the match, please visit our gallery)
 
Umbro gear 19/08/2009
 
At the end of August/first week of September, we will be ordering tracksuits from Umbro for those who pay the €130 membership fee for this season. If you wish to order additional gear from the catalogue below, please inform Jason Doyle. The catalogue can also be downloaded.

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Our first ever Last Man Standing (LMS) competition will start on Saturday 29th August - all entries need to be in on or before Friday 28th at midday.

Here are the basic rules of the Last Man Standing Competition:
  • Simply select a Premiership team to win their weekend match - for the purpose of this competition only League matches played on a Saturday or Sunday will count.
  • If they win you're through to the next round - if they draw or lose you're out
  • You cannot pick the same team again (unless the competition lasts more than 20 weeks)
  • Last man (or woman) standing wins the prize money
  • Entry Fee is just €10 per player per tournament (can be paid to any STVDFC Committee member prior to the start of the competition)
  • Open to all club members & supporters
  • Register your interest to stvincentsdfc@gmail.com or 0864031573
  • For full list of rules please download the document below.
To view an example of a detailed report and results of an LMS competition from March - May '09 please click here (taken from Blessingtonfc.com)


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Friendly

Opposition: Fassaugh Celtic

Venue: St. Joseph's Cabra

Kick Off: 7pm

Meet at 6pm - If you are running late, text Ciarán and let him know.

The squad is as follows;

Brendan Johnston
Chris McGovern
Ciarán Moloney
Conor Dunne
Geoff Foy
Glenn McGrattan
Jamie Wilson
John Green
John Smyth
Keenan Byrne
Robert Archer
Robert Doyle
Roy Keating
Ryan Bonass
Sean Herlihy
Shane Keogh
Stuart Foy
Timmy Doona