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Kilmicheal vs. Boys Under 12’s WCSL
FEB. 13TH 2010
With Bandon’s performances improving game by game, they were well up for this away tie hoping to come out of it with a result. It was a very scrappy game at the start with a lot of the play happening in the midfield but it was an even contest with both teams creating half chances. Bandon were told going into the game that there defence would have to be much tighter and they stuck to their task well. They were very solid at the back with a tremendous performance from Joesoph O’ Mahony at center half. Unfortanetly, Bandon’s defence were caught out twice in the last 5 min of the first half. 2-0 Kilmicheal at half time. The second half was a disaster as Bandons heads completely dropped and they conceded a further 6. This was not helped by the Ref awarding the opposing team 3 penalties in the second half. One though was brilliantly saved by Dylan Shiels. It was a bad day for Bandon but lets hope they can pick themselves up for the next game. Best for Bandon was Rhys Earl.
Boys U12 WCSL vs. Leeside
FEB. 7TH 2010
The lads entered this game on the back of an encouraging performance against top of the table Skibb a week before where they held a one nil lead for a long period of the game. Bandon started well, creating 2 chances in a matter of minutes early on. A powerful shot was saved well by the Leeside keeper who parried over his crossbar. From the resultant corner, Joeseph O’ Mahony rose well to head the ball onto the back-post where Rhys Earl was waiting and his looping header bounced off the cross bar before being cleared by the Leeside defence. Bandon continued to press but were caught badly on the break as Leeside countered well. Bandon were caught twice on the break and because they had been unlucky with their chances finished the half 2nil down undeservedly. Bandon came out in the second half all guns blazing but were again caught on the break. Heads began to drop and Bandon went 4 nil down. Finally a bit of luck went the home sides way when Dan O’ Mahony played a nice ball through to Lee Holland who was in acres of space and he finished well to make it 4-1. Halfway through the second half, was it game on? One would think not but minutes later Dan O’ Mahony was played through and he rocketed a shot into the top right hand corner to make it 4-2. With ten minutes left it was Bandon who were playing the better football and were finally starting to defend well. 2 min before full time, some good work by Jordan O’ Driscoll set off Lee Holland who was uphended in the opposing box, a penalty was awarded. This was sublimely slotted home by the captain and man of the match(not for the first time) Holland. This made the scoreline 4-3 and Bandon raced to get the ball but not long after the tip off Referee John Reidy blew the final whistle. Although it ended in defeat, it was a much improved performance from Bandon. A bit of work on the defensive side of things and they could be a fine side. Best for Bandon were Lee Holland and Dylan Shiels
Bandon went into Saturdays game againist top of the table side Skib. Bandon knew the task at hand was going to be difficult but went out into the game all guns blazing. Bandon took the game to Skib with great workrate from the team through-out. They worked as a unit right up the pitch. Skib could not handle the pressure and it was Bandon who took the early lead with a great strike from Lee Holland. Skib not being on top of the table for no reason showed exactly why they were there and within 5 mins had the game level. Bandon took their foot of the peddle and allowed Skib have the ball. With some hard defending from the back 4 they were unlucky not to keep Skib out. it was a classy bit of skill from Skib which lead to the next 2 goals. Bandon showed heart right through the game and never gave up. It was 4-1 heading into the half time break.
Bandon started the second half just like they did the first taking the game to Skib but could not find the lucky break having shots cleard off the line. Bandon goalkeeper Dylan Sheils was the starman for Bandon pulling off some unbeliveable saves. Bandon pushing forward to get back into the game it was Skib who scored the only goal in the second half.
Team: Dylan Sheils Ryan Towmey Jordan McCarthy Joseph O' Mahony Shane Craig-Piper Reece Earls James McCarthy Lee Holland(C) Cian Harrington Luke McCarthy Tristin Gifford
Man the Match Dylan Sheils
Star players Joseph O' Mahony and Lee Holland
OCT 24TH
2009
Leeside 5 – 0 Bandon U-12WCL
Bandon were looking forward what they hoped
would be their 1st away win of the season. They had trained hard for
this one and were up for it. Unfortunately a disastrous day from start to
finish ended in a 5 nil win for Leeside. It started with Bandon travelling with
only ten players. 5 or 6 of the regular starters for the team had come down
with the flu. It was going to be a very tough task for Bandon to get anything
out of this game. The game started with both teams wasting possession in the
middle of the park and giving the ball away very easily. It was after ten min
though when Bandon’s makeshift defence was opened up and a nice finish made it
1 nil to Leeside. You would expect that a team starting with ten men would automatically
fold and play as if they had absolutely no chance of getting a result but this
lot of players showed tremendous attitude as they worked tirelessly to keep out
the Leeside strikers whilst creating two chances on the break but they just
couldn’t find the net. It looked to be going to half time at 1-0 but just on
the stroke of half time, Bandon were caught out again, this time from a corner.
The ball was floated in with the help of an extreme wind that was overhead.
Bandon failed to get a head on it and it was slammed home at the back post by
the unmarked Leeside player. A good finish but poor defending. Best for Bandon
in the first half was most certainly Lee Holland who never stopped running and
making tackles. The second half started with Bandon breaking down the Leeside
defence with a good run from James McCarthy but his weak shot was easily saved.
It was only seconds after and Leeside were awarded a dubious penalty to the
anger of Manager Richard O’ Regan. 3-0 and the game was now well and truly over
but Bandon kept fighting to maintain respect with Cian O’ Connell going in goal
for the first time ever and making some terrific saves. They conceded 2 more
goals but Manager of Bandon was very proud of his players for their effort.
They played with 10men in stormy conditions whilst also missing key players
because of illness. As the players said themselves, last year with eleven and a
full squad, a result like this was very hard to gain. The positives were taken
from this experience and Bandon will look forward to their next game where they
hope they will not suffer the same misfortune.
STAR PLAYERS: Lee Holland and Cian O’ Connell
Starting team: C O’ Connell, S C Piper, Jor
McCarthy, T Gifford, J O’ Driscoll, J Lang, James McCarthy, L Holland, J O’
Driscoll, I Forde
Bandon went into todays game knowing that they would be up for a tough battle against top of the table Skibbereen. From the start it was evident that Skib were up for the challange and within the first 10 mins Bandon were one down. Bandon then got into the game with great passing movement from the mid field James McBeen Bandons playmaker. Lee Holland and Jordan Mc were keeping Bandon at a high line in defence and this paid off with Bandon catching Skib a number of times off side, showing their hard training was paying off. Bandon pressed forward and Cian O Connell earning a free kick outside the box, Holland stepped up and unleashed a tunderbolt into the top left corner to bring the game level with 20 mins gone. The stage was set for a cracking game. Within the next 10 mins Skib show the quality of the team they had by opening up Bandons defence down the right flank leaving Coleman in goal with no chance as they made it 3-1 going into halftime. Coleman did pull off some fantastic saves in the half to keep the score line to 3-1. In the second half Bandon went out with pride and gave it there all to Skib unfortunatly the Skib defence proved to strong for the Bandons front 2 Stevie Organ and Cian O Driscoll. Bandon introduced sub Tristan Gifford to turn the tide like the Sullane game and was unlucky to do so. Skib powered on through the second half to put 3 more passed Bandon without reply. At the end of the day Bandon battled away but the better team coming out victorous.
best for bandon on the day were Lee Holland and Jordan McCarthy
Bandon U-12's(WCSL) 2 - 8 Clonakilty AFC
The score line is not a fair reflection on the game. Bandon went down 2-0 in the opening 15min, with the defence not being alert enough.
After this Bandon sttled down, began to get on top. This resulted in Stevie Organ finishing like a true striker from a through ball by Cian O' Connell, 2-1 and game on. The half finished at 2-1. The second half began with Bandon having further chances but the ball wouldn't go in for the lads. The team began to lose hope of that equaliser and fell further behind as Clon made it 3-1. Bandon kept working hard despite this goal and scored a scrappy goal from 6 yards out, again put away by the on form Organ. With 12min to go, Bandon were in with a shout again. They worked hard just after their second goal to get that equaliser but they were getting no luck. With 10 min to go, a corner was swung in by James McCarthy and caused awful problems for the Clon defence, Bandon took shot after shot but the ball would not go in. Clon eventually cleared the ball and scored from the break from another individual goal by their pacy number 9. After this Bandon conceded 4 in the space of 5 min as they just gave up.
A good performance from Bandon and were deserving of a draw at least up until the last 10min where they lost their bit of fight.
Something we will have to remedy but something Managers of the team have no doubt the lads will do so.
Cian O' Connell, Stevie Organ
Lee Holland, James McCarthy, Cian O' Connell, Tristan Gifford, Stevie Organ
NEXT GAME WILL BE AT HOME SO MAKE SURE TO COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE LADS!!!
Bandon U.12's(WCSL) 2 - 1 Sullane
This was the opening game of the West Cork Schoolboys League Division 1 for Bandon.
Bandon entered this game on the back of a very hard season last year.
All of that was put to bed with a fine performance against a very good Sullane side.
Bandon started well creating a few early chances. Bandon looked sharp, impressing the
handy sized crowd with their good passing. After a few early chances, the breakthrough
came on 15min. Cian Harrington portrayed Ronaldo like skills on the left before
unleashing a powerful low cross which eventually fell to Lee Holland who struck a
tremendous shot which was palmed into the net by the Sullane goalkeeper.
After that, Bandon sat back and were punished by a very well worked Sullane goal.
Into the second half and Bandon again started the better side. There were plenty of
chances for Bandon during the second half but they weren't getting that bit of luck
they needed to put it into the back of the net. Sullane attempted to catch Bandon on
the break a number of times but a fine performance from Jordan McCarthy at center half
kept the Sullane strikers at bay. Both teams worked very hard throughout the game and
coped well with the very warm conditions.
After 52 min, it was Bandon who made the breakthrough. Great work from James McCarthy
created the chance for Sub Jordan O' Driscoll who tucked the ball away nicely to the
delight of the home crowd. Bandon defended extremely well for the last few minutes
with Rhys Earl and Tristan Gifford doing well in keeping possession to maintain the lead.
A great day for Bandon U.12's.
Star players: Lee Holland, Jordan McCarthy, James McCarthy, Rhys Earl.
Starting team: J Coleman, R Twomey, Jordan McCarthy, D O'Mahony, S Creagh Piper,
R Earl, L Holland, James McCarthy(C), Cian Harrington, L Collins Nagle, L McCarthy
SUBS: Tristan Gifford, Jordan O' Driscoll, Jack Lang, Dylan Shiels
