Under
8 Pike Rovers 1-1 Corbally
A draw was a deserved result for both sides as they served up an exciting
game on Thursday night.Aidan Quinlivan scored for Pike.
Under
9 Pike Rovers 1-1 Granville
A super strike from leading scorer Sean Considine gave the hoops a well
merited draw against a fine Granville side.
Under
10 Pike Rovers 1-0 Coonagh
A solitary strike from Daniel O Donoghue gave the vastly improved Pike
side the victory.
Under
13 Pike 2-1 Roxboro
Pike Rovers overcame the challenge of Roxboro United after a very good
game played in a sporting manner all through. The teams were very evenly
matched and only a close range effort from Chloe Pearse seperated the
sides at half time.Roxboro upped the tempo in the second half and had
the Pike defence working overtime.Pikes resistance finally failed and
Roxboro were level with 8 minutes remaining following a fantastic finish.
To their credit Pike regrouped and with only minutes remaining Luke
Kennedy scored with a great right footed shot giving the keeper no chance.The
final few minutes were hectic with Roxboro searching for the equaliser
but the home defence held firm and so reached this seasons cup final.Pike
lined out as follows.R.Power,G.Mc Carthy,H.Power,A.Moran,T.Morey,J.Cusack,R.Doran,S.Walsh,L.Kennedy,C.Bartley,C.Pearse
res.G.Bourke,S.Mc Carthy,W.Mc Carthy and R.O Brien.
Under
11 Pike 1-1 Newport
A large crowd witnessed a fasinating game of football between two evenly
matched sides.This was in essence a cup final as the winners would be
crowned champions.Both teams started nervously with both defences on
top throughout the first half.Pike started the second half with a bit
more urgency and deservedly went in front when Wesley O Sullivan headed
home from a Shane Walsh corner.Pike got a couple of half chances to
tie up the game but luck was not on their side.With only 5 minutes to
go disaster struck when a harmless ball through the middle resulted
in 2 Pike players leaving the ball to each other Newport got a toe to
it and it was one all.Both sides had chances to win after this with
Newport clearing of the line and then likewise Pike having to do the
same.In the end a draw was probaly the fairest result.Pike lined out
as follows Darren Griffin,Ronan Malone,Harry O Dell,Wesley O Sullivan,Nathan
Quinlan,Daniel O Donoghue,Shane Walsh,Dylan Hanley,Amy Mc Cormack,Dylan
Meehan and Daniel Leamy reserves,Cian Lynch,Daniel Kelly,Daniel Quinlivan
and Craig O'Donnell.
Under
8 Fairview 4-2 Pike
The under 8 team lost by 4 -2 to a very strong Fairview side.The sides
were evenly matched for most of the game with Pike putting up a great
fight despite going behind. Ben Kennedy equalised for Pike but just
on half time the view scored again. Fairview added a third goal before
Conor Roche gave Pike hope with the goal of the game. With time almost
up Fairview added a fourth to give them victory. Best for Pike Adam
Lipper,Conor Roche,Jordan Corbett,Ben Kennedy and Cian O Halloran
Under
12 Geraldines 0-4 Pike
Pike finished off their season in fine style with a good win over a
battling Geraldines side by 4 goals to nil.As they have done all season
Pike played some lovely passing football and but for a good display
from the home keeper could have been more than 1 goal up at half time.Luke
Kennedy with a fine left footed finish put the Hoops in front.The second
half saw Pike take control and another left footed finish from L.Kennedy
had Pike in the comfort zone.A Shane Walsh penalty made it 3 nil and
shortly before full time S.Walsh lobbed the keeper to make it 4 nil
to the Hoops.After the game Paddy Murphy presented the Pike Rovers captain
Conor Bartley with the league trophy amid great scenes of jubilations.A
fantastic season for the under 12 team managed by John and Carol Walsh
and a big thank you to the players for their efforts throughout the
season.
Under
11 Pike Rovers 2-3 Mungret/Regional
Pike entered this game as favourites but a great display by the away
side saw them advance to the final on a 3 - 2 scoreline.Mungret struck
first and had Pike on the back foot for log periods of the game.Coming
up to half time Daniel O Donoghue had Pike on level terms with a close
range finish.Pike came more into the game in the second half and missed
several great chances.These were to prove costly as Mungret in a rare
attack took the lead again.Pike responded well and scored the goal of
the game through Wesley O Sullivan.With time almost up Pike lost the
ball in midfield and paid the price with Mungret scoring their third
goal.On a night when missed chances cost Pike they were best served
by Wesley O Sullivan,Dylan Hanley,Amy McCormack,Daniel O Donoghue,Nathan
Quinlivan and Ronan Malone.
Under
13 Cup Pike 1-1 Corbally (Pike won on Pens)
After what can only be described as one of the best games seen at this
venue this season Pike advanced in the U 13 cup when beating Corbally
on sudden death penalties.This was the third meeting of these sides
this year and like the previous encounters was played in a sporting
manner.There was little to choose between the sides in the first half
with Pike maybe a little lucky to be ahead thanks to a fine Shane Walsh
goal.Corbally got on level terms early in the second half and for the
remainder of the game it was end to end stuff.Extra time failed to seperate
the sides and so on to penalties.After 5 kicks each it was still deadlocked
and it took until the 7th kick to put Pike through.A great win for Pike
who will gain great confidence from this.
Under
12's win League Title
Under
12 Pike Rovers 3-0 Mungret/Regional
Pike entered this game knowing that a win would give them the league
title. The occassion seemed to get to the hoops as they played second
fiddle to a very energetic Mungret side. Gradually Pike came into the
game and opened the scoring when Luke Kennedy arrived at the far post
to convert after a great run and cross from Shane Walsh. Number 2 was
not long in coming when once again S.Walsh was the provider and from
his rasping drive Pike were two goals to the good. The second half was
all out attacking from both sides with some excellent defending on both
sides.With less than 10 minutes to play James Cusack was fouled in the
area and from the resultant penalty S.Walsh scored his second and Pike's
third to wrap up the league title.Congratulations to John and Carol
Walsh on their managment and to the panel of players. This is a list
of the players who helped Pike win the under 12 division title.Conor
Bartley,Wayne Mc Carthy,Wesley O Sullivan,Harry O Dell,Ronan Malone,Eric
Foster,Gerard Mc Carthy,Shane Walsh,James Cusack,Robert O Brien,Michael
Copeus,Tyrone Morey,Shane McCarthy,Craig O Donnell,Nathan Quinlan, Graham
Bourke and Luke Kennedy.
Under
11 Pike 5-0 Mungret
The Ritchie Meehan and John Malone managed under 11 team had a very
good win on Monday night when overcoming a good Mungret side by 5 goals
to nil.This was a lot closer than the scoreline shows as Pike took what
chances came their way.After an even opening 15 minutes Dylan Hanley
put the hoops in front with a great shot from the edge of the box.Minutes
later Daniel O Donoghue scored from close range and just on half time
Shane Walsh grabbed number 3.Mungret piled on the pressure at the start
of the second half but the Pike defence held firm.With 10 minutes to
go Dylan Meehan got a fourth goal for Pike and with time almost up Hayden
O Sullivan scored his first ever goal for Pike with a great left footed
finish.Those to shine for the hoops were Dean Cahill,Harry O Dell,Ronan
Malone,Nathan Quinlan,Cian Lynch and man of the match Wesley O Sullivan
Under
8 Newport 5-1 Pike
The under 8 team were well beaten by a much bigger Newport side on a
5 -1 scoreline.We tried to compete but Newport were too strong for our
kids.B.Kennedy kept up his scoring record with our goal.
Under
9 Pike 4-0 Regional
The Adrian Lipper managed team are playing some lovely football and
picked up another fine win over Regional on a 4 nil scoreline.Daniel
O Donoghue and Sean Considine scored twice in a fine display of passing
football.
Under
10 Fairvew 4-0 Pike
The team are finding the going tough at the moment with several of the
players having to play twice on the same day. In fairness to them they
are giving their all but were beaten again on Saturday .We lost to a
very good Fairview side by 4 goals to nil.
Under
12 Pike 2-2 Aishling
The under 12 team picked up a very valuable point when coming from behind
to draw 2 all with Aisling.We were 2 down after 25 minutes but pulled
a goal back before half time through S.Walsh.With time almost up L.Kennedy
scored an absolute beauty to give Pike a share of the spoils.
Under
12 Roxboro 3-1 Pike
In the cup Roxboro gained some revenge for their recent league loss
when defeating the hoops on a 3-1 scoreline.Pike grabbed the lead just
after half time and despite creating more chances were finally caught
by a good Roxboro side. Robert O Brien scored from a Shane Walsh cross
.
Under
12 Pike Rovers 2-2 Aisling
A superb fight back from Pike saw them gain a point when all looked
lost. Aisling scored within a minute of the game starting and added
a second on 20 minutes.Pike were being over run at this stage but grabbed
a life line when Shane Walsh converted a penalty just on half time.The
second half started with the home side well on top but despite several
good effoerts from R.Malone,L.Kennedy and J.Cusack could find no way
past an excellent Aisling defence.With 5 minutes left Luke Kennedy restored
parity with a great left footed finish.A division of the spoils was
a fair result.Best for pike Wesley O Sullivan,Robert O Brien,Conor Bartley,Luke
Kennedy,Shane Walsh and man of the match James Cusack.
Under
13 Park Rangers 3-4 Pike Rovers
The U nder 13 team continued their recent good form with an excellent
away win to Park Rangers.Pike led three times through 2 goals from Chloe
Pearse and a cracker from Conor Bartley.With time almost up James Cusack
popped up with the winner.Those to play well for Pike were Ronan Power,
Haley Power, Shane Walsh, Robert O Brien and Luke Kennedy
Under
12's Roxboro 2-5 Pike
The U 12 team continued their quest for league honours with a great
away win to Roxboro.Despite going behind twice this team showed tremendous
character to come back and win on a 5-2 scoreline.Wesley O Sullivan
brought Pike level with a headed goal.Next it was the turn of Luke Kennedy
to get us level.Michael Copeus put Pike in front for the first time
and further goals from Shane Walsh and L.Kennedy gave Pike the points.
Under
9 Fairview 1-1 Pike Rovers
A great display from both sides with a draw a very fair result.This
was end to end stuff with fine displays from Amy Mc Cormack,Jordan Curry,Daniel
O Donoghue,Sean Considine,Ben Kennedy and Adam Lipper.Sean Considine
was the Pike scorer
Under
10 Granville 4-0 Pike
The scoreline is very harsh on a battling Pike team who were only 1
down at the break.The second half saw Pike press forward and leave big
gaps at the back and this was exploited to the full by Granville.Despite
losing Pike had good players in Conor Roche,Nathan Quinlan,Darragh Quilligan,Sean
Tobin,Cian O Halloran and Corey Nash.
Under
13's Corbally 3-2 Pike
Both teams deserve great credit after serving up an exciting game of
football played with a strong cross wind. Pike grabbed the lead through
Conor Bartley and held this until half time.Corbally upped the tempo
at the start of the second half and drew level after the Pike defence
failed to clear thei r lines. Pike settled and could have gone ahead
but missed several chances. Corbally caught Pike on the counter attack
to go 2-1 up. Pike were awarded a penalty but saw the effort well saved
and from the save Corbally went down field and scored their third goal.With
time almost up Shane Walsh scored a cracking goal but time ran out on
Pike. Best for Pike were Ronan Power,Anthony Moran,Luke Kennedy,Shane
Walsh and Ryan Doran
Under
8's Granville 5-3 Pike
Pike lost by 5 goals to 3 after a fabolous game against Granville.Two
goals from Aidan Quinlivan and another strike from Ben Kennedy made
up the Pike score.The managment team of Colm Lipper and Declan Considine
are very happy with progress.Any player wanting to play with Pike can
call up to the club on Saturday morning at 10.am.
Under
12's Pike Rovers 4-1 Coonagh
Pike picked up the points with a hard earned win over a well organised
Coonagh side by virtue of a 4-1 win.Pike led by 2 goals to nil at half
time thanks to fine strikes from Luke Kennedy and scorer in chief Shane
Walsh. Midway through the second half Shane Mc Carthy got on the score
sheet and moments later Coonagh pulled a goal back.With time almost
up S.Mc Carthy scored his second to give Pike the vital points.Pike
were well served by Eric Foster,Ger McCarthy,Robert O Brien,Ronan Malone
and Shane Walsh
Under
9's Pike 0-1 Hyde
Lost 1 nil to a very good Hyde team.Pike had a lot of the ball but could
not find the elusive goal to get a deserved draw.Best for Pike B.Kennedy,A.McCormack,C.O
Halloran,and A.Lipper.
Under
10's Geraldines 6-0 Pike
Lost 6 nil to a much bigger Gerldines team.Pike were second best in
all areas but this team will get better.Pike had good performers in
C.Nash,D.O Donoghue,C.O Donnell and C.Roche
Under
8's Pike 2-2 Regional
Drew 2 all with Regional on Thursday night. The teams deserve great
credit because this game was played in driving rain.Goals from Jordan
Curry and Ben Kennedy were enough to give Pike a deserved draw.Best
for Pike S.Considine,A.Lipper,Jade Lipper and Corey Nash
Under
13's Wembley/Lisnagry 1-3 Pike
Pike travelled
to play Wembley/Lisnagry with a very depleted team but after a fine
performance came away winners on a 3-1 scoreline.The teams were tied
one each at half time with Pikes score coming from a Shane Walsh penalty.Pike
scored twice in the second half to keep up their fine run of form.Hayley
Power with a smashing free kick and a fine strike from Luke Kennedy
gave Pike the spoils.best for Pike A.Moran,C.Pearse,J.Cusack and S.Mc
Carthy
Under
12's Granville 1-4 Pike Rovers
An absouletly flying start from Pike saw Luke Kennedy score after 8
seconds with a brillant shot.Granville to their credit battled back
and were on level terms after 10 minutes.Pike regained the lead on 18
minutes when once again Shane Walsh scored direct from a free kick.Just
before half time Michael Copeus scored the third goal from just outside
the box.The second half was a much closer affair with play going from
box to box and it was Pike who finally made the game safe with an unfortunate
own goal completing the scoring.Pike had good performers in W.O Sullivan,T.Morey,R.Malone,S.Walsh,R
O Brien and M.Copues.
Under 13's Pike 1-1 Corbally Utd
A draw was probaly the correct result to this game.Pike definetly shaded
the first half and deservedly led by a Ryan Doran headed goal following
a S.Walsh cross.Corbally came more into the game in the second half
and fully deserved their equaliser.Both sides fought hard for a winner
but defences were on top.Best for Pike H.Power,R.Doran,T.Morey and R.Power
Under
9's Pike 6-3 Summerville
A great win for the Adrian Lipper and Pat Tobin managed side by 6-3.
Sean Considine scored 2 and Corey Nash,Ben Kennedy,Adam Lipper and Amy
Mc Cormack got the other scores.
Under
10's Mungret 4-1 Pike
A bigger Mungret team beat Pike by 4-1 out in Mungret with Daniel O
Donoghue scoring for Pike.This is a very young side and will only get
better .
Under
12's Pike 11-0 Corbally
Pike picked up the points with an emphatic win over a battling Corbally
side scoring 11 goals in the process.Once again Shane Walsh was the
star of the show with another 5 goal haul.Further scores from Luke Kennedy,James
Cusack,Ronan Malone,Gerard Mc Carthy,Conor Bartly and Robert O Brien
completed the scoring.
Under
11's Pike 7-0 Aisling
This game was all about Shane Walsh who scored an incredible 5 goals
and set up 2 more to give Pike a comprehensive victory. Pike led 4 nil
at half time with S.Walsh getting 3 and Dylan Hanley getting the other
goal.Pike added 3 more in the second half with Wesley O Sullivan scoring
and S.Walsh 2.A good win for Pike to keep them in the hunt for honours.
Under
13's Shannon Town 1-4 Pike
Pike travelled to
the league leaders and after turning in their best display of the season
returned home with the spoils.The game was tied at half time 1-1 with
Chloe Pearse scoring for Pike. In the second half Pike scored twice
through C.Pearse and a stunning effort from Conor Bartley to give them
a fine victory.Those to impress were Anthony Moran,Ronan Power,Haley
Power,Ryan Doran and Robert O Brien
Under
12's Geraldines 1-3 Pike Rovers
Pike Rovers kept in the hunt for league honours with a hard earned win
over Gearldines.The sides were level at the break with Luke kennedy
giving the home side the lead.Pike upped the tempo in the second half
and scored 3 great goals through Shane Walsh,Shane McCarthy and Robert
O Brien.Best for Pike were Wesley O Sullivan,Conor Bartley,James Cusack
and Tyrone Morey
Under
11's Pike Rovers 11-0 Parkville
Pike had an easy victory over a game and battling Parkville side at
the Pike field.Thers were hat tricks for S.Walsh and D O Donoghue plus
other strikes from W.O Sullivan,C.O Donnell,R.Malone,D.Meehan,D.Hanley
made up the scoring.
Under
13's Pike Rovers 2-2 Mungret
Pike led this game by 2 goals to nil at half time thanks to scorer in
chief C.Pearse and an o.g.Mungret upped the pace in the second half
to pull 1 back and in the last minute struck again to snatch a point.Pike
will feel hard done by as they were the better side for much of the
game.Best for Pike H.Power, A.Moran,J.Cusack, S.Walsh and R.O Brien
Under
12's Mungret B 1-2 Pike Rovers
Despite the very heavy underfoot conditions both sides served up a decent
game of football.With the cross field wind helping neither side Pike
settled quicker and really should have been leading at half time which
remained scoreless.Mungret took the lead early in the second half and
this put the pressure on Pike to grab an equalizer.With just under 10
minutes to go Pike finally got the goal they deserved when Luke Kennedy
was on hand to slot home.With the game heading for a draw Pike struck
for the winner when not for the first time this season Shane Walsh scored
with a fantastic free kick to secure three very hard earned points for
Pike Rovers.Best for Pike were C.Bartley,R.Malone,J.Cusack,L.Kennedy
and the star of the show W O Sullivan
Under 13’s Pike Rovers
1-3 Shannon Town
Pike lost to a bigger and better Shannon team by 3 goal to 1 after a
very entertaining game.Shannon raced into a two goal lead but after
the break Pike came more into the game and a Conor Bartley goal gave
some hope.Near the end with Pike pressing Shannon scored their third
to seal the win.Best for Pike H.Power,C.Power,R.Doran and L/Kennedy.
Under 11’s Mungret Regional
1-2 Pike Rovers
This was a cracking game played between two evenly matched teams with
Pike deserving winners.Again Pike found themselves a goal down but regrouped
to draw level through Dylan Meehan and secure the win midway through
the second half.A fine individual goal from Daniel O Donoghue gave Pike
the three points.Best on the day D.Hanley,W O S ullivan,H O Dell,S.Walsh
and R.Malone.
Under 12's
Aisling 1-2 Pike
Rovers
Despite going a goal down Pike fought back to
win a very entertaining game played in difficult conditions.A close
range effort from M.Copues had the sides level at the break.Pike scored
the winner midway through the second when S.McCarthy slotted home.Those
to play well were C.Bartley ,S.Walsh,R.Malone and J.Cusack
