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GIRLS U-12
 

TEAM THAT COMPETED IN W.F.A.I. NATIONAL CUP BLITZ

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BANDON  3  BALLINCOLLIG  0
05/04/08

Bandon travelled to Ballincollig knowing that a win would secure 3rd place in the League. Bandon started very brightly with Lisa Crowley & Katie O’Driscoll putting Ballincollig under all kinds of pressure. Their hard work paid off when midfielder Eileen Lordans’ shot was saved but the keeper couldn’t hold it and Katie  was on hand to finish the ball to the net. Bandons midfield of Eileen Lordan, Rachel O’Neill & Mel Fitzgerald were well on top and putting some great ball into their strikers. Ballincollig came out in the 2nd half with all guns blazing. They were breaking from midfield but the Bandon defence of Chloe Lynch, Niamh Hill, Shauna Rafferty & Sarah Crowley stood up well to the pressure. Bandon broke once more when Rachel O’Neill played a great ball to Katie O’Driscoll who played the ball to the feet of her striking partner, Lisa Crowley, and still with a lot to do she finished excellently to make it 2 - 0. Ballincolligs pressure resulted in, what seemed to the Bandon line, a very dubious penalty. Aine O’Donovan stood tall in her goal and made an absolutely brilliant save. Bandon made 2 substitutions with Avie O’Sullivan replacing Sarah Crowley and Sammy Jo Ho coming on up front in place of Lisa Crowley. These girls settled well and played well. Bandons 3rd came from a throw on the right side of the pitch. Eileen Lordan took the ball into the Ballincollig box, where the Ballincollig keeper saved  but dropped the ball, Mel Fitzgerald, who was following in, picked up the loose ball and made no mistake in hitting the back of the net, to score her 1st goal for Bandon. Trina O’Sullivan came on up front for Katie O’Driscoll and helped to keep the defence under pressure. This was a great display from the Bandon girls who fully deserved their 3 points and 3rd place in what was a very tough and competitive League.


BANDON  3  RICHMOND  1
23/02/08
On Saturday afternoon last Bandon travelled to Richmond. Bandon started this match in 4th place in the league with Richmond 3 points behind in 5th. In bad conditions Bandon started brightly with a chance falling to Katie O'Driscoll whose shot went narrowly wide. With Bandon's midfield of Eileen Lordan, Rachel O'Neill and Mel Fitzgerald dominating the game it wasn't long before Bandon took the lead with a shot from just inside the box from Eileen Lordan. Richmond settled into their stride but found it hard to get past the Bandon defenceof Chloe Lynch, Niamh Hill, Sarah Crowley and Shauna Rafferty. Against the run of play Richmond equalised just before the break. With conditions worsening Richmond started the 2nd half better and were unlucky not to take the lead but for some fine saves from Aine O'Donovan. With a back pass from a Richmond defender Bandon got an indirect freekick and Eileen Lordan made no mistake in tucking away her 2nd. Richmond applied the pressure as they came forward searching for the equaliser, but the Bandon defence stood firm. With 5 mins left on the clock Lisa Crowley took the ball just inside the Richmond half and made a dazzling run, leaving the Richmond defence in her wake and giving the keeper no chance to secure all 3 points for Bandon. On the day best for Bandon were Sarah Crowley, Niamh Hill, Shauna Rafferty and Chloe Lynch.


 BANDON  1  PASSAGE  1
09/02/08
Bandon  took on Passage in the Town Park on Sat. in the league. It took the home side a while to settle but they soon found their feet and started to put the visitors under pressure. After 10mins some lovely passing moves saw the ball moved out the right wing, the ball was crossed to the feet of Katie O'Driscoll and she made no mistake in finishing to the bottom right corner. Bandon continued to press forward to increase their lead but the Passage goalie and defence kept them in the game. With 5 mins left in the half Bandon conceded a penalty. Bandon keeper Aine O'Donovan got her hand to the ball but was unable to keep it out. The 2nd half started with Bandon taking the game to Passage with the midfield of Imelda Fitzgerald, Rachael O'Neill and Eileen Lordan well on top and giving some great ball into the forwards of Katie O'Driscoll and Sammy-Jo Ho. Passage came back into the came towards the end of the half but the Bandon defenders Chloe Lynch, Shauna Rafferty ,Niamh Hill and Sarah Crowley kept them out so the goal was never threatened. In the end Bandon should have taken all 3 points but for some great saves from the Passage keeper. Best for Bandon on the day were Sammy-Jo Ho, Katie O'Driscoll, Imelda Fitzgerald and Rachael O'Neill.

27/12/08
BANDON  1  MIDLETON  2
 
Bandon welcomed Premier league side Midleton to The Town Park on Saturday last for this Cup encounter.Bandon started brightly with attacks from Lisa Crowley and Katie O'Driscoll putting the Midleton defence under pressure from the whistle. Midleton took the lead after a questionable penalty after 20 mins. Bandon tried hard to get back on level terms before half time, but the visitors defence held firm. Within 5 mins of the restart Bandon got a much deserved equaliser. Midleton pushed forward looking to retake the lead but the Bandon defence of Chloe Lynch, Sarah Crowley, Shauna Rafferty & Avie O'Sullivan soaked up the pressure. Bandon then had the opportunity to take the lead when Lisa Crowley was taken down in the box, only to see the resulting penalty hit the post and roll wide. The Premier side were not going to be satisfied with a draw and kept coming forward. Bandon's stand-in goalie, and captain on the day, Niamh Hill kept the home side in the game with 2 great saves before Midleton finally retook the lead with 10 mins to go. Bandon got a second wind at this stage and with the midfield of Rachael O'Neill, Mel Fitzgerald and Eileen Lordan pushing forward an equaliser looked on the cards but luck wasn't with the girls with the final shot of the game rolling inches wide.
 
 
17/11/07
BANDON  2  GLOUNTHANE  1
 
On Saturday,Bandon,a first division side,travelled to newly promoted Glounthane.In poor conditions Bandon played with the wind in the first half which proved vital as they took a 2-0 lead to the break.Bandon started with a spring in their step and had a chance when Lisa Crowley took on the Glounthane defence and beat them but the keeper came off her line to smother the ball.With Bandon mid-fielders Imelda Fitzgerald,Eileen Lordan and Rachel O Neill on top form, the opposition found it hard to get out of their own half.Bandon found the break through when the ball fell to Katie O Driscoll who made no mistake and hit the top corner to maintain her scoring record.When Glounthane did get their chance,Bandons excellent defence by Chloe Lynch,Niamh Hill,Sarah Crowley and Avie O Sullivan stopped them in their tracks.Bandon piled on the pressure and were rewarded when they got a free kick.Up stepped Eileen Lordan who put the ball in the top right hand corner,with a free kick any free taker  would be proud of.Bandon went into the second half knowing they would be under severe pressure with the wind againt them.Bandons keeper Aine O Donovan pulled off some first class saves.Shauna Rafferty replaced the injured Avie O Sullivan and helped maintain a strong defence,however Bandon were caught napping and Glounthane put one away.This was to lead to a very exciting last fifteen minutes.Lisa Crowley and Katie O Driscoll kept the Glounthane defence on their toes all afternoon.It was a very exciting end to a very competitive game which saw Bandon come out on top and are now rewarded a home fixture but once again against a premier team ,Midleton.Overall it was an excellent display by Bandon.
                                                                                               

BANDON  3  BALLINCOLLIG  2

20/10/07

Bandon took on Ballincollig in The Town Park in this league encounter. Ballincollig took the lead inside the first 5 mins. Bandon got back on level terms within minutes through a great Katie O'Driscoll goal, however the home teams joy was short lived as the visitors retook the lead almost from the restart. Bandon once again drew level when Lisa Crowley beat the off-side trap to put the ball beyond the Ballincollig keeper. Bandon continued to pile on the pressure which resulted in Lisa getting her 2nd and putting Bandon in front for the 1st time. Half time saw Bandon with a slim 3-2 lead. Ballincollig came out all guns blazing as they searched for the equaliser,but with the Bandon midfield of Imelda Fitzgerald, Eileen Lordan and player of the match Rachel O'Neill playing on top form it was always going to be a tall order. Bandon came close to extending their lead when Aoibheann O'Sullivan came close and sub Lydia Coveney hit the upright. With 10 mins to go Ballicollig threw everything forward but Bandon goalie Aine O'Donovan brought off a fine save to deny them. Bandon held out for the victory thanks in no small way to the strong defensive displays of Chloe Lynch, Niamh Hill,Sarah Crowley and Shauna Rafferty. A great result in front of a good sized home support. Next up for the team are League leaders Buttevant in Bandon.

TEAM: Aine O'Donovan, Chloe Lynch, Niamh Hill, Sarah Crowley, Aoibheann O'Sullivan, Imelda Fitzgerald, Eileen Lordan, Rachel O'Neill, Lisa Crowley, Katie O'Driscoll.

SUBS: Shauna Rafferty, Lydia Coveney, Triona O'Sullivan

14/10/07

Bandon made the long journey to Buttevant to take part in the W.F.A.I. National Cup Blitz on Sunday.With 16 teams from Munster competing Bandon were drawn in a group of Cork Premier League teams consisting of Wilton Utd.,College Corinthians A & Crosshaven.

BANDON  O  WILTON UTD. 1

First up for Bandon were Wilton and the Bandon girls made a nervous start with Wilton going on the attack from the whistle. The Bandon defenders of Chloe Lynch, Sarah Crowley & Niamh Hill stood up to the pressure well with goalie Aine O'Donovan saving well on the few occasions Wilton broke through. Bandon came out attacking for the 2nd half and were unlucky not to take the lead through Katie O'Driscoll. Wilton got a free close in with seconds left on the clock and scored the only goal through a deflection.

BANDON  1  COLLEGE CORINTHIANS A  0

Bandon started their 2nd match much better putting Corinthians under pressure from the start. Imelda Fitzgerald coming close to opening the score in the 1st half & with Rachel O'Neill clearing up everything in midfield the defenders were hardly called on. Corinthians one attack of the half was dealt with by Shauna Rafferty. The 2nd half saw Bandon continue to search for the breakthrough which eventually came from Lisa Crowley when she pounched on a loose ball to slot it into the Corinthian net. Bandon continued to pile forward but in the end were happy to collect all 3 points.

BANDON  0  CROSSHAVEN  0

With both teams still in with a mathematical chance of topping the group, & being one of Munster's representatives in the National Cup Finals in Dublin, this was always going to be a close fought encounter. Eileen Lordan in midfield spread the ball well to the forwards who couldn't breakdown a strong Crosshaven defence. Selena Hickey came close to scoring only to see her shot roll wide just before half time. The 2nd half saw the game open up with both sides coming close but in the end a draw was a fair result.

TEAM : Aine O'Donovan, Chloe Lynch, Sarah Crowley, Niamh Hill, Shauna Fafferty, Rachel O'Neill, Eileen Lordan, Imelda Fitzgerald, Katie O'Driscll, Lisa Crowley, Selena Hickey.

06/10/07

BANDON  3  PASSAGE  0

Bandon travelled to Passage this Sat. to play their 2nd game in this years league campaign. Bandon started the game with strong attacks, putting Passage under pressure from the off. Bandon were unlucky not to score in the 1st half with some fantastic passes from Lydia Coveney leading to great attempts from Eileen Lordan, Katie O'Driscoll and Imelda Fitzgerald. At half time the scoreline of nil all didn't reflect the standard of play from Bandon. Passage started the 2nd half strongly but the Bandon defence of Chloe Lynch, Niamh Hill, Sarah Crowley and Avie O'Sullivan dealt with the attacks efficiently.Rachel O'Neill gave another powerful display in the Bandon midfield. On the few occassions that Bandon captain Aine O'Donovan was called into action in goal she led her team by example by making a couple of fine saves. After a superb attack down the right wing Katie O'Driscoll put Bandon 1 up. The Passage goalie was called into action shortly after to save an Imelda Fitzgerald volley. The Bandon pressure saw sub. Lisa Crowley add Bandons 2nd half-way through the half. Bandon replaced Avie O'Sullivan with Shauna Rafferty who slotted into defence. Katie finished the match off by adding her 2nd with 10 mins to go. At the full time whistle the scoreline of 3 - 0 saw Bandon leave the pitch with all 3 points. A strong showing from this very determined young team.

Team: A. O'Donovan, C. Lynch, N. Hill, S. Crowley, A. O'Sullivan, I. Fitzgerald, R. O'Neill, E. Lordan, K. O'Driscoll, L. Coveney.  Subs: L. Crowley, S. Rafferty, L. O'Donovan, S.J. Ho, T. O'Sullivan.                                                    

29/09/07

BANDON  3  BALLINHASSIG  0

Bandon took on Ballinhassig in a challenge match in The Town Park last Saturday.Bandon started well, scoring after 5 minutes with a goal from Eileen Lordan. Ballinhassig came back into the match as half time approached forcing Bandon captain, Aine O'Donovan to make a few fine saves. In the second half Bandon continued to pile on the pressure resulting in Katie O'Driscoll putting the home team 2 up before she added her 2nd and Bandons 3rd leaving Bandon to run out 3 - 0 winners.A fine performance from Bandon overall, with some of the newer players who came on in the second half giving the coaches plenty to think about.

 

UPCOMING GAMES

The girls have been drawn against Glounthane in the 1st round of The National Cup. The match will be played in Glounthane on Nov. 17th.