KILLOWEN A.F.C.

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Waterloo 1.     Killowen 4.


A.U.L. Division 2A.

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        An improved second half display enabled Killowen to take maximum points following Sundays A.U.L. 2 A. clash in Grenagh. Killowen manager, Declan Cassidy, made one change to the Killowen line-up with Dave Lynch replacing David Mc Carthy in the centre of defence. A sluggish opening period from the visitors was punished by an early goal in the 7^th minute. Waterloo took full advantage of a stray pass in midfield to create a scoring opportunity inside the area which was duly despatched past Brian Kane in the Killowen goal. The home side’s dominance continued and the advantage should have been doubled in the 17^th minute as Eoin O’ Sullivan prevented a certain goal with a well timed tackle inside the area. Waterloo wasted an even better opportunity minutes later when their striker broke through on goal only to shoot straight at ‘keeper Kane. That miss proved costly as Killowen equalised on the half hour mark, Declan O’ Donoghue accepting a pass in midfield before unleashing a powerful drive past the Waterloo custodian for his eight goal of the season. The home side were now on the defensive for the remainder of the opening half as Patrick Bermingham and Brian O’ Sullivan saw goal bound efforts turned away by the previously under worked ‘keeper.

        Killowen resumed the second half in dominant fashion with top scorer Declan O’ Brien flashing a free kick wide after 52 minutes. Midfielder Patrick Bermingham went closer minutes later as his long range free struck the crossbar. A long punt from defence almost opened up the Waterloo defence after 55 minutes but Brian O’ Sullivan failed to divert the ball on target. However, Killowen’s second goal arrived a minute later, Eoin O’ Sullivan’s raking pass freed O’ Brien on the wing, he cut inside his marker before finishing clinically into the far corner. The contest was far from over and this was evident after 60 minutes as Waterloo once again failed to score with only the ‘keeper to beat. Killowen required a third goal to make the game safe and it duly arrived after 65 minutes, Patrick Bermingham notching his seventh goal of the season with a powerfully struck free kick from 25 yards out. Killowen were comfortable now and should have added a fourth after 76 minutes but the usually reliable O’ Brien blazed over from a good position. Waterloo had one final opportunity from a free kick in a favourable position but a poorly struck shot failed to trouble Kane. Killowen’s fourth goal came in the 86^th minute, substitute David Mc Carthy scoring with a well placed shot from inside the area and giving him the distinction of scoring Killowen’s first and final goals of this seasons league campaign. Indeed, Mc Carthy could have netted a second for himself in the dying minutes only to shoot wide after good build up play from Denis O’ Regan. A good end to a season that promised so much for Killowen, who unfortunately miss out on promotion by the narrowest of margins.

Killowen.

Brian Kane; Eoin Scannell, Eoin O’ Sullivan, Dave Lynch, Kevin Collins; Paul Lynch, Declan O’ Donoghue, Denis O’ Regan, Patrick Bermingham; Declan O’ Brien, Brian O’ Sullivan.

Substitutes.

David Mc Carthy for Brian O’ Sullivan.

Greg Creedon for Collins.

Kieran Casey for Bermingham.

Declan Cassidy.

Eamonn Murphy. 

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Sunday 26th April.

A.U.L. Division 2A.

Waterloo.

V

Killowen.


@ Grenagh.

Kick Off 10.45 A.M.

Killowen 1.       Waterloo 0.

A.U.L. Division 2A.

Sunday April 19th 2009.
 

            An opportunistic first half strike from Killowen striker, Brian O’ Sullivan, decided this Mid-Cork derby at Killowen on Sunday morning. The home sides line up showed two changes from last weeks victory in Millstreet, Eoin O’ Sullivan and David Mc Carthy replacing Owen Braun and Dave Lynch who were both unavailable. Killowen set the tone from the first whistle as midfielder Denis O’ Regan tested the Waterloo ‘keeper with a stinging shot in the 7^th minute. Centre back Eoin O’ Sullivan ventured forward in the 14^th minute but his shot found the side netting. Patrick Bermingham was next to try his luck as his dangerous free kick was blocked by the overworked Waterloo defence. Killowen ‘keeper Brian Kane was hardly troubled in the opening stages and his lone contribution was a long punt to put Brian O’ Sullivan in the clear in after 17 minutes, however, the Waterloo defence recovered to make a timely block inside the area. Waterloo did manage to create an opening in the 20^th minute but unfortunately shot over from a good position. This was followed later by a well delivered free kick into the Killowen area but the resulting header drifted harmlessly wide. Killowen’s domination resumed for the remainder of the half, Declan O’ Brien volleyed over after 24 minutes and a surging run by the same player was ended by the combined efforts of the visitors defence. The O’ Sullivan brothers were again to the fore as Brian saw his effort blocked inside the area after 26 minutes and elder brother, Eoin, going close with a header minutes later. However, the pressure finally paid off in the 37^th minute, Paul Lynch’s shot deflected into the path of Brian O’ Sullivan who calmly finished with a low drive past the ‘keeper. It was no more than Killowen deserved for an emphatic first half display.

            Killowen were grateful for O’ Sullivan’s first half strike as it was Waterloo who asked all the questions in the second period. The home side had an early scare as Waterloo had genuine penalty claims rejected by the referee after 47 minutes. The visitors put that disappointment aside and proceeded to put Killowen under severe pressure for the remainder of the game. Killowen struggled to gain possession as it was Waterloo who created most of the opportunities but all their good work was undone by a combination of wayward finishing and the excellence of Killowen’s back four. The previously under worked Brian Kane was not found wanting either and he denied Waterloo with a pair of fine saves in the 66^th and 80^th minute. A rare attack by Killowen ended with Bermingham failing to get a touch to Declan O’ Donoghue’s inviting cross after 67 minutes. Waterloo continued to press for an equaliser but finally ran out of ideas as Killowen substitute Greg Creedon almost made it 2-0 in the dying minutes but his audacious lob from distance went narrowly over the crossbar.

Killowen.

Brian Kane; Eoin Scannell, David Mc Carthy, Eoin O’ Sullivan, Kevin Collins; Paul Lynch, Denis O’ Regan, Declan O’ Donoghue, Patrick Bermingham; Declan O’ Brien, Brian O’ Sullivan.

Substitutes.

Greg Creedon for Lynch.

Declan Cassidy for Brian O’ Sullivan.

Eamonn Murphy.

All photographs by Eamonn Murphy. Click on images to enlarge.

Sunday 19th April.

A.U.L. Division 2A.

Killowen.

V

Waterloo.


@ Killowen.

Kick Off 10.45 A.M.

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Millstreet Celtic 1.     Killowen 4.


A.U.L. Division 2A.

Saturday April 11th 2009.

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            A four goal blast from Killowen ended Millstreet Celtic’s title aspirations following an entertaining A.U.L. 2A clash at the Millstreet venue on Saturday. An assured defensive performance combined with some clinical finishing contributed to Killowen’s victory. Killowen showed a number of changes to the starting line up, Kevin Collins resumed at left back and the versatile Dave Lynch also returned forming an impressive partnership with Owen Braun in the centre of defence. Killowen’s attacking prowess was evident in the opening minutes as Braun and Patrick Bermingham worked a clever routine from a corner kick that caused panic in the home defence. This was followed by Denis O’Regan’s incisive run and shot that drifted just wide of the upright. Nine minutes had elapsed before Millstreet’s first attack, a dangerous cross from the right was headed behind by Paul Lynch at the expense of a corner. The resulting flag kick forced Brian Kane to deflect a goal bound header over the bar. Kane was now the busier of the two ‘keepers and was well positioned to smother a powerful drive after 16 minutes. At the other end, Declan O’ Brien was narrowly off target with a free kick from distance before Kane again denied Millstreet with a timely block after 21 minutes. Millstreet kept pressing and visitors full back Eoin Scannell was well positioned to take a header off the line from another attack. However Killowen absorbed the pressure and struck for the opening goal after 25 minutes. Brian O’ Sullivan’s pass released Bermingham on the left wing and his cross was tapped in by the inrushing Declan O’Brien. Millstreet refused to yield and tested Kane on a number of occasions before exploiting a Killowen error to equalise on the stroke of half time.

            The game turned in Killowen’s favour early in the second half. The lead was regained with less than a minute played, Paul Lynch netting from close range after Bermingham’s clever flick had created the opportunity. Millstreet were then thrown a lifeline in the 52^nd minute as the referee awarded a penalty following an infringement in the area. A powerfully struck kick was brilliantly tipped over by Kane as the momentum swung towards the visitors. Another Killowen attack saw O’ Brien turn provider as his diagonal pass was headed narrowly over by Bermingham. The home side fought valiantly and looked dangerous in attack as Scannell was again on hand to take a goal bound effort off the line after 62 minutes. Killowen had a two goal cushion four minutes later as O’ Brien converted from the spot following a foul on Braun in the area. The visitors refused to sit on their lead as the hardworking Brian O’ Sullivan worked a neat one-two with O’Regan before firing a shot across the face of goal after 76 minutes. Killowen’s fourth arrived with nine minutes left, impressive midfielder Declan O’ Donoghue notching his seventh goal of the campaign with a neat turn and finish inside the area.

Killowen.

Brian Kane; Eoin Scannell, Dave Lynch, Owen Braun, Kevin Collins; Paul Lynch, Declan O’ Donoghue, Denis O’Regan, Patrick Bermingham; Declan O’ Brien, Brian O’ Sullivan.

Substitutes.

David Mc Carthy for Paul Lynch.

Kieran Casey for Bermingham.

Declan Cassidy for O’ Sullivan.

Saturday 11th April.

A.U.L. Division 2A.

Millstreet Celtic.

V

Killowen.

@ Town Park, Millstreet.

Kick Off - 3.00.