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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.

The W&DJL have released fixtures for the next 4 weeks, and it’s going to be a busy period at Whitfield Park with home games on the 6th, 17th and 27th of September. Our travels will take us to Williamstown, Dungarvan and Abbeyside. Finally, on 4th OCtober, we’ll make our bow in this season’s Munster Junior Shield away to the winners of an earlier fixture between Bohs and Carrick.

Your support is always appreciated!

Our 2B squad are next up, with a home fixture this coming Saturday against cup finalists Dungarvan Celtic. Kick off @ 2pm.

Wednesday evening sees the visit of Red Star for a mid-week 4th division clash.

No winner of the jackpot this time around (26th August), which means the next draw will be for €1,400. Tickets are now available from committee members or at the link on the Club Shop page.

Come along to Whitfield Park this Friday evening, and kick start your weekend with a performance for the ages, as our 4th division team take on Abbeyside. Excitement is at an all-time high with the elders, who’ve been training diligently across the summer break.

To paraphrase the great Des Lynam, “it’ll be our business doing pleasure with you”.

Kick off 7pm. 🔵🔴

With the mid-season break until early August, our squads have been enjoying their downtime recently. However, our 4th division team continue training diligently each week as they build towards their first game back, a huge cup tie.

Matt Stafford Division 4 Cup – 2nd Round – 8th August

Crusaders Vs Abbeyside A

Whitfield Park – Kick off @ 7pm

No jackpot winner this time out, so the pot goes to €1,100 for the next draw. Congrats to Crusaders diehard Patrice Power who matched 3, and pockets €100 – well done.

Congratulations to Mr. Noel Caulfield, a long time Crusaders supporter, on his big win in the fortnightly Waterford Sports Lotto draw. The jackpot of €6,000 has finally been won. Amazing news!