Match Report

Azzurri Division 2B League

Crusaders AFC 5 – 1 Dungarvan Celtic

Late last March, our 2B squad suffered a knock when they visited Dungarvan Celtic and came away with a 3-1 defeat. At the time, it was a game tinged with regret – some sloppy play led to goals for Celtic, and we were too shy in front of goal ourselves. For the return fixture, the lads were driven to ensure there would be no regrets.

In the run up to the game, training in Whitfield Park focused on playing to our strengths, whilst also neutralising the threat from Dungarvan’s well oiled gameplan. And the hard work paid off in spades.

Straight from the the kick off, the message was clear: This game would be played the way we wanted to play it! At the back, Captain Cian and Jordan were in complete control, mopping up everything that was thrown at them. Sean and Kav at full back were exceptional in both defence and attack, and Paddy was rock solid between the posts. The intricacy of play in middle between Tommy and Odhran created chance after chance for the front three, who duly obliged with five between them (Zak and Cam with 2 a piece, Ben with the other).

Special mention to David Cheasty for his disruptive influence in midfield, and who, on another day if he hadn’t been wearing his GAA boots, might have seen his name on the scoresheet.

Thanks to everyone who came out to watch. Your support on the line is always appreciated.