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Valley Rovers U12s v Beara
The Valley Rovers U-12A ladies football team had a very busy and a very successful weekend to complete the fixtures in the West Cork league.
They travelled west to St Colums GAA grounds in Kealkil on Saturday morning 28 August for a double match against Beara. It was a lovely sunny morning in a beautiful part of the county and thanks to the Beara club for organising this midway venue for these matches.
The Valley Rovers girls dug deep in a very tough match in very warm weather and they won the first match in a convincing fashion on a scoreline of 2-9 to 3-1, with one of the Beara goals scored from a penalty against our very brave goalkeeper, Kate Bernard. After a break for refreshments the second game was even closer with Valleys leading at all stages and winning by the slightest of margins of
just 1 point.
A very determined defence made up of Kate O Mahony, Ellie Kiely, Marog Murphy, Meave O Brien, Rachel O Sullivan, & Laura Brew held their positions well and ensured that scores for Beara were kept to a minimum. The hard-working midfield duo of Sarah Murphy & Michelle Cottrell showed great strength and stamina and fed some lovely ball to the forwards. These were Ciara Murphy, Aileen Cremin, Grace O Reilly, Helen Lynch, Ellen Casey & Eimer Kiely who kept the scores flowing. All subs, Aoife Reilly, Emma O Brien, Flo Dorrington, & Darra Kiely were needed for both matches.
Valley Rovers U12s v Clonakilty
The last match in this league was a home fixture the following day in Brinny Pitch on Sunday 29 August at 12 noon against Clonakilty. We had almost the same panel with the addition of Celine Lordan & Nessa O Callaghan. This was a much improved Clon team compared to the previous meeting of the sides in Clon last June, but Valleys combined well as a team and won the game to round off a great performance in this years West Cork League just loosing two matches (one away to Rosscarbery and a depleted team lost at home to Bantry).
Well done to everyone, and thanks to all the parents who encouraged, travelled and helped out in any way so far this year. This team have earned a well deserved place in the " A " County competition with a quarter final game against Inch Rovers to be played in Innishannon on Sat 04 - Sept at 12:00 noon.
Wishing them the best of luck.
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U16 West Cork Championship Semi-Final |
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Tuesday, 17 August 2010 15:17 |
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Valley Rovers U16s v Gabriel Rangers
On Saturday 14th August 2010 Gabriel Rangers girls came to the Bleech, Innishannon to take on Valley Rovers in the semi-final of the U16 West Cork Championship.
After a delayed start it was Gabriels who got into gear early and put the pressure on the home side defence. This pressure yielded goals for Gabriels and Valleys depended for scores when catching the opposition on the break. Gabriels with into the break with what looked like a comfortable two goal lead, 5-1 to 3-1.
On resumption it was Gabriels again who started best and struck again with another goal. But from there on it was Valleys on all out attack. The home side found it difficult to break down the opposition's defence although dominating possession. Scores eventually came and they came in the form of goals. Gabriels had to play out the last ten minutes with 14 players and in this penultimate period the Valley' Girls kept control and ran out five point winners. 7-5 to 6-3.
Valleys now meet Clonakilty in the West Cork Final.
Valley Rovers Team from – Niamh Keohane, Laoighse McCarthy, Connie Hawkes, Molly O'Sullivan, Meg O'Sullivan, Tessa Crowley, Emer Cummins, Julie Calnan, Michelle O'Regan, Aoife Cummins, Audrey Walsh, Orlagh Ryan, Niamh Glavin, Emma O'Donovan, Aoibhinn O'Callaghan, Ruth Calnan, Mary Ellen Sweetman, Ciara Richardson, Niamh Morgan, Aoife Donegan, Katie O'Sullivan and Megan O'Brien.
Team Sponsor: Bandon Motors |
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