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
 


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