On 07/05/05 we played host to Greenwood A. It was a very important game for us because our rivals were playing their games in hand and creeping up to us. The lads responded well and were full value for a 6 : 0 half time lead. Our goals came from a number of different players and positions. We eased back a little in the 2nd half and brought on some subs but we ended up with a super 8 : 0 victory. Philip got 3 goals, Aidan got 2, Richard, Cormac and Darragh got the others.

 

 

On 23/04/05 we travelled to Togher to take on Everton and we needed to win to bounce back into contention for the title. But we started badly and went 1 : 0 in the first attack by Everton. The lads showed their mettle very quickly and we soon equalised through Philip Ryan. We continued to improve and ended the half 3 : 1 ahead. The second period was a little closer and we introduced a number of subs. but we added to our tally and ran out 5 : 1 winners and we are back on track. A good performance from all the lads was needed and we got it.

 

 

On 12/03/05 we played host to title challengers Crosshaven in a huge game for us. It was a difficult game with chances very scarce and both defences on top. But mid-way through the 1st half they went ahead with a strike from outside the box. It stayed this way to half time. Our lads began the 2nd half well and were unlucky not to get on level terms, and then they got a very lucky second and we were really under pressure to get something out of the game. Even though the lads tried very hard we could not get that all important 1st goal and they held on for a big result for them which tilted the odds in their favour. It was our 1st defeat of the campaign and we will have to make amends if we want to win the league.

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 12/02/05 we played host to Lakewood Ath. B. in the 1st round of the U.11 cup. It was a bitterly cold day with very strong winds gusting in all directions.This made it very difficult for both sides because the pitch was a bit on the sticky side also.  The 1st half was evenly contested but we got our noses in front courtesy of a Philip Ryan goal mid-way through the half. Lakewood are a hard side to break down - they are the only side to take points off us so far this season.The half time whistle saw us ahead by the only goal and we turned to play into a gale of wind. The lads worked very hard for possession and were full value for our lead, but right at the death Lakewood equalised from a very dubious free kick. As soon as the game resumed after the goal the final whistle blew. The lads were shell-shocked but they responded with great heart in extra time but there were no more goals and so we entered a penalty shoot-out. We won the shoot-out 3-2 with Gary Farrell playing superbly in goal, and so we advance to the 2nd. round of the competition. The lads performed very well in difficult conditions and as usual showed great spirit to remain unbeaten in all competitions. We return to league action on 26/02/05 with an away fixture to Greenwood at 10.30 am.

 

 

 

We resumed our league campaign on 29/01/05 after having a top of the table encounter with Crosshaven called off on 18/12/04 because the referee arrived late and the visitors refused to play.That's in the hands of the Schoolboys league. We also had a cup tie cancelled because of bad weather.

 

Last Saturday we travelled to the F.A.I. grounds in Curraheen to play Wilton Utd. This is the former home of Cork City FC and what a venue to create a bit of club history! The lads were very eager after the long lay off and they went about their task with great gusto. We were on top all over the field and had a lovely cushion of a 5 - 0 lead at half-time. They began the second half the same way as the first and quickly added to our tally. We then introduced a number of subs who all contributed to a record breaking victory by nine goals to nil ! The goals were scored by a number of different players.I am reliably informed that 9 - 0 is the highest victory margin ever recorded by the club. Well done to all the squad for a super performance that now takes our tally to 9 played - 8 wins and 1 draw. We are still unbeaten and stay top of the league.

 

 

 

 

On Saturday 20/11/04 we played our first away game of the season at Strand Utd. It was a wet, misty day with heavy underfoot conditions and the grass a little bit on the long side. Within 60 seconds Donnacha had the first of his four goals and this set the tone for the rest of the half. Apart from a couple of very good saves from Gary Farrell we were well on top everywhere and we ended the half five goals to the good.The second half saw a number of subs come on and do very well and we added three more goals. Strand had a solitary goal from the penalty spot. The final score was 8 -1 with Donnacha bagging four, Philip getting two and Robert and David Lynch getting the others. Another fine display by all nineteen lads on the squad to keep our record which now reads - seven played, six wins and one draw. Our next game is on 04/12/04 @ 11.15am away to Lakewood Athletic B.

 

 

On 6/11/04 our lads were at home to Avondale A in a return fixture having won the first encounter 3-0. We had a strong team in action and we needed it as Avondale were working hard to get revenge and both teams were evenly matched with chances very scarce as both defences were on top. The breakthrough came midway through the first half with Donnacha O' Driscoll scoring with a bullet to the top corner from a free kick on the edge of the penalty area. Gary then made a couple of good saves and we had a few chances to increase our lead before the short whistle but it stayed 1-0 at half time. The second half was also very even with both sides having chances but Innishvilla had the better of the exchanges. We introduced a number of subsand they helped to lift our performance a bit and we got a second goal with a great strike from Eoin Fallon. We ran out comfortable winners in the end to maintain our unbeaten run, and had solid performances from all the lads. Our next game is away to Strand Utd. On 20/11/04 @1.30pm.

 

 

 

On Saturday morning 09/10/04 we had yet another home game, this time against Everton. The lads played the first half attacking the road end goal, which gave them the advantage of a very strong wind at their backs. They used this assistance to the full by cracking in seven goals without reply in the half. They were on top in all areas of the field with the whole team in top form. Goals from Donnacha O Driscoll - 2, Philip Ryan, Robert Slyne, Aidan Walsh, Tim Cummins and Gavin Kerr made the outcome a foregone conclusion at the short whistle. Aidan went off just before the break with a knee injury and was replaced by Cormac Wall. David Lynch also came on for Gavin who ran himself into the ground. Everton battled hard in the second half aided by the strong wind but it was Innishvilla who hit the net again through Darragh Murphy. Everton were awarded a dubious penalty in the dying moments but they failed to convert it so our lads ran out convincing winners by eight goals to nil. We were about to introduce our remaining four subs. when the ref. blew for time with six or seven minutes left by our watches. Hopefully these lads will get a run the next day. Another great performance by all the lads to keep our unbeaten record intact. All fifteen lads that got on the pitch did their part in this emphatic win. It now reads - 5 played. - 4 wins and 1 draw. Bring on the next team!!!

 

 

On Sat. 25.09.04 we played an away game versus Avondale A at home because of a problem with their pitch.The lads started brightly with Donnacha O Driscoll, Gavin Kerr and Philip Ryan all going close but then Avondale had some chances themselves but Gary Farrell was safe in goal.Mid way through the half good work by Donnacha and Philip resulted in a great cross coming in from the left which was met on the volley by Robert Slyne for the lead goal. The lads kept up the tempo and five minutes later Donnacha had made it 2-0. We were well on top at this stage and Philip added a third before the break. A great first half performance had given us a 3-0 lead but the second half turned out to be much more even. Avondale got more involved and had a few good chances but Gary was equal to them while at the other end Robert, Donnacha and Darragh Murphy all had chances to increase our lead.The game ended 3-0 which in the end was a fair reflection of our dominance for the 60 minutes play. It was a solid display with good performances from all with Gary Farrell,Gavin Kerr and Darragh Murphy catching the eye.We now have three wins and a draw from our four games to date,- a great start by all the squad.

 

 

On a very wet Sat .Morning the U11 team put up a battling performance to gain a valuable point against a good Lakewood side. In testing conditions our lads took the lead  through Donnacha O'Driscoll midway through the first half but Lakewood put in a strong finish to the half and equalised on the stroke of halftime. Our lads dominated most of the second half and could have added one or two goals more but our luck deserted us on the day and the game finished 1-1.We had good performances from Tim Cummins, Mark Cronin and sub. Darragh Murphy.

 

 

Innishvilla U11's began their league campaign with a convincing 8-1 home win against Strand Utd on 29/08/04 with Donnacha O Driscoll, Mark Cronin and Robert Slyne getting 2 goals apiece and Richard Creedon and Philip Ryan getting the others.It was a very good display by all concerned.

 

 

They followed this up with a solid victory over Wilton Utd -C by 2 goals to 1 on 03/09/04. We had another good performance from all the lads with Aidan Walsh, Philip Ryan and Mark O Brien catching the eye.The goals were scored by Robert Slyne and Philip Ryan.