Wexford Football League Division One
Curracloe United 2 Tombrack United 4
The lads travelled to Curracloe on Tuesday evening and a good 4-2 win saw them move to within one point of third place and a possible play off for a place in the Premier Division is still on the cards. In an exciting first half Richie O Hara and James Coleman were on target for the lads to lead 2-1 and although Curracloe levelled early in the second half, Tombrack reacted well to take all three points. Kevin Coleman crossed into the area for Savo to restore the lead and when Jamie Walsh scored, the three points were secured
Neil O Sullivan Cup Semi Final
Tombrack United 0 Bridge Rovers 1
An exciting cup semi final ended in heartbreak for Tombrack when a last minute goal saw them knocked out of the Neil O Sullivan Cup in a game they could have won. This was never going to be an easy game as two of the top teams in the division clashed but Tombrack will feel they left it behind them as they created sufficient chances to book their place in the final. However they found the Bridge Rovers goalkeeper to be in super form and he pulled off some excellent saves at crucial points in the game and as the game seemed to be heading to extra time, Bridge capitalised on a loose ball in the area to shoot to the net. At this late stage, it was almost impossible to grab an equaliser and Rovers held on for the win.
The lads now travel to St Josephs next Sunday looking for the win that will ensure them of a play off for a place in the Premier division
Schoolboys Under Twelve Division Three
Tombrack United 3 Cloughbawn AFC 1
An excellent first half performance saw our our Under Twelve boys pick up a vital three points on Monday evening to keep their chances of finishing runners up alive. They led 3-0 at half time thanks to goals from Danny Dreelan, Stephen O Toole and Nathan Kelly and although Cloughbawn pulled one back in the second half, the lads held on for the win. This victory shows the improvement in the team as Cloughbawn won the match between the sides earlier in the season 5-0. The lads take on leaders Shelburne on Tuesday evening in Tombrack in another crucial match
Schoolboys Under Fifteen Division Three
Wexford Albion 2 Tombrack United 3
Our Under Fifteen boys ended their season with a win and cemented third place with a 3-2 win away to Wexford Albion. David Power, Sean Murtagh and Harry Fitzgibbon were all on target for the lads who were competitive all season and actually inflicted the only defeat of the season on the league winners Gorey Rangers when they beat them in one of the early games of the season
Schoolgirls Under Twelve Division Two B
Tombrack United 1 Taghmon United 4
Our Under Twelve Schoolgirls completed their season on Saturday when they hosted Taghmon United in Ballyboy. Ana Dragusan was on target for the girls in a game that was much closer than the scoreline suggests.
Women Division Three Cup Final
Next Sunday will see the Women's team take on Stoney LFC in Bunclody at 11-30am in the Divisional Three Cup Final. All support is greatly appreciated as the Women go in search of a League and Cup double
Sunday, 23 April 2017
Sunday, 16 April 2017
Men set new record with big win
Wexford Football League Division One
Tombrack United 0 Forth Celtic 2
Wednesday night saw our lads go down 2-0 to Forth Celtic in a game where there was little between the teams but it was Forth's hunger for points that proved the telling factor in the end. Both sides enjoyed equal possession but the visitors took the lead midway through the first half and defended well enough to hold that lead to half time. On seventy minutes they were awarded a free kick which was well taken and hit the roof of the net to ensure an important three points in their battle against relegation
Tombrack United 10 St Leonards 0
Our men bounced back on Sunday against a young St Leonards side and edge closer and closer to a third place finish and to the best of my knowledge, set a team record with this 10-0 win. In a game that Tombrack controlled from start to finish Savo scored a hat trick, James Coleman and Eoin Carton scored two each with Jamie Walshe, Kevin Kenny and Matthew Hendrick all adding one each. This win moves the lads to within five points of a play off spot with four games to go and a Neil O Sullivan Cup semi final against Bridge Rovers next Sunday in Ajax at 11am.
The previous record for the men's team was a 9-0 win in 1994 against Bridge United in the Carlow League
Under Ten Schoolgirls Division One
Tombrack United 1 Fastnet Rovers 0
Our Under Ten girls wrapped up their season with a win and finished third in the table, a great achievement for a very young side. Emer Roche scored the only goal of this entertaining match where our girls put in one of their best performances of the season and were all rewarded with an Easter Egg at the end of the match
Well done to Martin and Rebecca and all the players, parents and supporters who worked so hard all season
Under Eighteen Schoolgirls Seven a Side
Bree United 1 Tombrack United 1
Our Under Eighteen girls are still in contention for the title after this 1-1 draw away to league leaders Bree. Kelli Maguire gave our girls the lead but Bree levelled in the second half and two good saves from keeper Leanne Kenny saw our girls hold on for a well earned point. They now have one game left at home to St Leonards and a win will see our girls involved in a three way play off for the title
Tombrack United 0 Forth Celtic 2
Wednesday night saw our lads go down 2-0 to Forth Celtic in a game where there was little between the teams but it was Forth's hunger for points that proved the telling factor in the end. Both sides enjoyed equal possession but the visitors took the lead midway through the first half and defended well enough to hold that lead to half time. On seventy minutes they were awarded a free kick which was well taken and hit the roof of the net to ensure an important three points in their battle against relegation
Tombrack United 10 St Leonards 0
Our men bounced back on Sunday against a young St Leonards side and edge closer and closer to a third place finish and to the best of my knowledge, set a team record with this 10-0 win. In a game that Tombrack controlled from start to finish Savo scored a hat trick, James Coleman and Eoin Carton scored two each with Jamie Walshe, Kevin Kenny and Matthew Hendrick all adding one each. This win moves the lads to within five points of a play off spot with four games to go and a Neil O Sullivan Cup semi final against Bridge Rovers next Sunday in Ajax at 11am.
The previous record for the men's team was a 9-0 win in 1994 against Bridge United in the Carlow League
Under Ten Schoolgirls Division One
Tombrack United 1 Fastnet Rovers 0
Our Under Ten girls wrapped up their season with a win and finished third in the table, a great achievement for a very young side. Emer Roche scored the only goal of this entertaining match where our girls put in one of their best performances of the season and were all rewarded with an Easter Egg at the end of the match
Well done to Martin and Rebecca and all the players, parents and supporters who worked so hard all season
Under Eighteen Schoolgirls Seven a Side
Bree United 1 Tombrack United 1
Our Under Eighteen girls are still in contention for the title after this 1-1 draw away to league leaders Bree. Kelli Maguire gave our girls the lead but Bree levelled in the second half and two good saves from keeper Leanne Kenny saw our girls hold on for a well earned point. They now have one game left at home to St Leonards and a win will see our girls involved in a three way play off for the title
Sunday, 9 April 2017
Overall good weekend for the club
Under Ten Schoolgirls Division One
Wexford Youths 2 Tombrack United 0
Our Under Ten girls put an immensely strong battle against cup finalists Wexford Youths before eventually going down 2-0 and missing out on their chance to finish second. The home side scored early and that dictated the game as Tombrack had to come in search of an equaliser which they were unlucky not to get and Youths wrapped up the three points with a second goal near the end. This Tombrack under ten team has competed well all season and can now finish off the season on a high when they take on Fastnet Rovers in Ballyboy next Saturday
Wexford Football League Division One
St Leonards 2 Tombrack United 3
Our men's first team collected another vital three points in their battle against relegation when they came from behind to overcome St Leonards in Ballycullane. The home side led 2-1 at half time with Eoin Carton continuing his good scoring run with a goal midway through the half. A second half Bob Newe penalty brought the sides level and Eoin scored again to give Tombrack a vital win. They now take on Forth Celtic in Tombrack on Wednesday evening followed by a home game against St Leonards next Sunday
Wexford Football League Division Four A Play Off
Tombrack United 2 Boolavogue United 2 (after extra time)
Tombrack won 5-4 on penalties
The men's second team ended their season on a high when they overcame Boolavogue United on penalties after coming from behind twice to earn promotion for the second season in a row. in a lack lustre first half, Boolavogue took the lead after Tombrack had failed to take their chances in front of goal but early in the second half, John Ryan scored to bring the sides level. Boolavogue went ahead again just on the hour mark but some good periods of play from Tombrack saw John Ryan score his second late in the game to bring the game to extra time. No further goals saw the game go to penalties where keeper Eoghan Murphy saved one and John Ryan rounded off a great day by scoring what proved to be the winning penalty.
Well done to John Brownrigg and everyone involved in working hard at the end of the season to earn a play off and eventually win promotion to Division Four. Enjoy the celebrations !!!
Wexford Women's League Division Three
Tombrack United 2 Fastnet Rovers 0
The Women completed their season when a hard working eleven players overcame a dogged Fastnet side who worked hard up to the final whistle. Eleven wins and a draw from their twelve games saw the team go the season unbeaten but more impressively they scored 37 goals and conceded just 2 in those games. Mary Boland gave them the lead in this game after twenty minutes but Tombrack had to defend strongly to keep Fastnet from getting back on level terms with the back four and keeper all working very hard. The second half saw Tombrack up the intensity as the visitors began to struggle with fitness and injuries but it was two minutes from the end before Shannon McGovern crossed for Leanne Kenny to score the insurance goal. The Women must now prepare for their Divisional Cup final when they will take on Stoney LFC on April 30th at a venue to be confirmed
Squad: Ashling Kavanagh, Mary Martin, Breda Cushen, Sarah Merrigan, Tia Byrne, Marie Allen, Mary Boland, Kelli Maguire, Chloe Hayden Doyle, Shannon McGovern, Leanne Kenny
Wexford Youths 2 Tombrack United 0
Our Under Ten girls put an immensely strong battle against cup finalists Wexford Youths before eventually going down 2-0 and missing out on their chance to finish second. The home side scored early and that dictated the game as Tombrack had to come in search of an equaliser which they were unlucky not to get and Youths wrapped up the three points with a second goal near the end. This Tombrack under ten team has competed well all season and can now finish off the season on a high when they take on Fastnet Rovers in Ballyboy next Saturday
Wexford Football League Division One
St Leonards 2 Tombrack United 3
Our men's first team collected another vital three points in their battle against relegation when they came from behind to overcome St Leonards in Ballycullane. The home side led 2-1 at half time with Eoin Carton continuing his good scoring run with a goal midway through the half. A second half Bob Newe penalty brought the sides level and Eoin scored again to give Tombrack a vital win. They now take on Forth Celtic in Tombrack on Wednesday evening followed by a home game against St Leonards next Sunday
Wexford Football League Division Four A Play Off
Tombrack United 2 Boolavogue United 2 (after extra time)
Tombrack won 5-4 on penalties
The men's second team ended their season on a high when they overcame Boolavogue United on penalties after coming from behind twice to earn promotion for the second season in a row. in a lack lustre first half, Boolavogue took the lead after Tombrack had failed to take their chances in front of goal but early in the second half, John Ryan scored to bring the sides level. Boolavogue went ahead again just on the hour mark but some good periods of play from Tombrack saw John Ryan score his second late in the game to bring the game to extra time. No further goals saw the game go to penalties where keeper Eoghan Murphy saved one and John Ryan rounded off a great day by scoring what proved to be the winning penalty.
Well done to John Brownrigg and everyone involved in working hard at the end of the season to earn a play off and eventually win promotion to Division Four. Enjoy the celebrations !!!
Wexford Women's League Division Three
Tombrack United 2 Fastnet Rovers 0
The Women completed their season when a hard working eleven players overcame a dogged Fastnet side who worked hard up to the final whistle. Eleven wins and a draw from their twelve games saw the team go the season unbeaten but more impressively they scored 37 goals and conceded just 2 in those games. Mary Boland gave them the lead in this game after twenty minutes but Tombrack had to defend strongly to keep Fastnet from getting back on level terms with the back four and keeper all working very hard. The second half saw Tombrack up the intensity as the visitors began to struggle with fitness and injuries but it was two minutes from the end before Shannon McGovern crossed for Leanne Kenny to score the insurance goal. The Women must now prepare for their Divisional Cup final when they will take on Stoney LFC on April 30th at a venue to be confirmed
Squad: Ashling Kavanagh, Mary Martin, Breda Cushen, Sarah Merrigan, Tia Byrne, Marie Allen, Mary Boland, Kelli Maguire, Chloe Hayden Doyle, Shannon McGovern, Leanne Kenny
Friday, 7 April 2017
Unfortunate Injury and an Important Three Points
Wexford Football League Division One
Tombrack United 1 St Cormacs 2
The second of four games in eight days saw our lads go down 2-1 to fellow relegation threatened St Cormacs and probably even more vital on the night is we lost goalkeeper Paul Darcy with a nasty knee injury that saw him head to hospital. The game was deadlocked at 1-1 at half time with Eoin Carton on target for Tombrack and it was also in that opening forty five minutes that our keeper picked up his injury and player manager Joe Newe had to take over in goal. He could do little to stop the shot that won the game for St Cormacs when they scored with fifteen minutes to go and although the home side did all they could to get back on level terms, they could not break down a hungrier St Cormacs side on the night. Everyone in the club wish Paul a speedy recovery and we hope the injury is not as bad as was first feared
Wexford Football League Division One
Tombrack United 3 Taghmon United 1
Two days later, Tombrack were back in action and picked up an important three points as they eventually overcame a dogged Taghmon side in Ballyboy. The lads had to work hard for these three points but they were well earned and deserved and will be important as we try to pull away from the bottom three. Goals were scored by Eoin Carton, James Coleman and Darragh Hendrick and in the end the scoreline could have been more comfortable but manager Joe Newe was happy with the win and the performance. Next up is away to St Leonards on Sunday at 11am followed by a home game to Forth Celtic on Wednesday night.
Best of luck to our Men's B team who take on Boolavogue United on Sunday at 11am in Ajax pitch in their promotion play off as they go in search of their second promotion in a row
Tombrack United 1 St Cormacs 2
The second of four games in eight days saw our lads go down 2-1 to fellow relegation threatened St Cormacs and probably even more vital on the night is we lost goalkeeper Paul Darcy with a nasty knee injury that saw him head to hospital. The game was deadlocked at 1-1 at half time with Eoin Carton on target for Tombrack and it was also in that opening forty five minutes that our keeper picked up his injury and player manager Joe Newe had to take over in goal. He could do little to stop the shot that won the game for St Cormacs when they scored with fifteen minutes to go and although the home side did all they could to get back on level terms, they could not break down a hungrier St Cormacs side on the night. Everyone in the club wish Paul a speedy recovery and we hope the injury is not as bad as was first feared
Wexford Football League Division One
Tombrack United 3 Taghmon United 1
Two days later, Tombrack were back in action and picked up an important three points as they eventually overcame a dogged Taghmon side in Ballyboy. The lads had to work hard for these three points but they were well earned and deserved and will be important as we try to pull away from the bottom three. Goals were scored by Eoin Carton, James Coleman and Darragh Hendrick and in the end the scoreline could have been more comfortable but manager Joe Newe was happy with the win and the performance. Next up is away to St Leonards on Sunday at 11am followed by a home game to Forth Celtic on Wednesday night.
Best of luck to our Men's B team who take on Boolavogue United on Sunday at 11am in Ajax pitch in their promotion play off as they go in search of their second promotion in a row
Sunday, 2 April 2017
Women's Cup final and Mens play off place confirmed
Volkswagon Wexford Cup Fourth Round
New Ross Celtic 1 Tombrack United 0
Our men travelled to Premier side New Ross Celtic in this Wexford Cup match and will feel unlucky not to have caused an upset by knocking the high profile home side out f the competition. In an evenly contested first half, both sides created chances but defence's dominated and the game was scoreless at the break. As could be expected, Celtic had more of the ball but had to work hard to break down the visitors defence although they eventually got the breakthrough with fifteen minutes to go and will now meet North End in the quarter final. Overall, our lads can be happy with this cup run as they now head into a busy week as they play at home to St Cormacs on Tuesday evening and home to Taghmon United on Thursday
Wexford Football League Division Four A
Tombrack United B 5 Bree Unted B 2
The men's second team earned themselves a play-off for promotion when they overcame Bree United 5-2 to get the three points they needed to tie with Boolavogue United in third place. The lads got off to an ideal start when Kieran Kenny drilled the ball through a crowded area and into the corner of the net after just five minutes. Two goals from prolific goal scorer Mick "Savo" Kelly had the lads 3-1 ahead at half time and he continued his good scoring form with two second half goals to secure a 5-2 victory. Well done to John and the lads and the possibility of a second promotion in a row remains a distinct reality
Women's Division Three Cup Semi Final
Tombrack United 4 Bridge Rovers 0
The Women are through to the Divisional Cup Final when they overcame a stubborn Bridge Rovers side with another overall good team performance. Tombrack started strongly and went 1-0 up on seventeen minutes when the Rovers keeper saved a Shannon McGovern shot but Sharon Walsh was on hand to slot away the rebound. Shannon should have made it 2-0 shortly after but saw her shot sail over the crossbar before Rovers came into the game and enjoyed their better spell with Ashling Kavanagh saving well twice. Three minutes before half time, the home side broke from midfield and Shannon found the net with a delicate chip to make it 2-0.
Tombrack kept up the intensity in the second half and ten minutes in, Marie Allen sent a thirty five yard shot to the net and seven minutes later, Shannon got her second and wrapped up the match when she rounded the keeper. Leanne Kenny, Sharon Walsh and Tammy Hennessy all went close before the end and Tombrack will now go through to a cup final meeting with Stoney on April 30th
Squad: Ashling Kavanagh, Mary Martin (Lauren Byrne), Breda Cushen, Eimear Whelan, Tia Byrne, Marie Allen, Mary Boland, Kelli Maguire, Chloe Hayden Doyle (Katie O Toole), Sharon Walsh (Leanne Kenny) Shannon McGovern (Tammy Hennessy)
New Ross Celtic 1 Tombrack United 0
Our men travelled to Premier side New Ross Celtic in this Wexford Cup match and will feel unlucky not to have caused an upset by knocking the high profile home side out f the competition. In an evenly contested first half, both sides created chances but defence's dominated and the game was scoreless at the break. As could be expected, Celtic had more of the ball but had to work hard to break down the visitors defence although they eventually got the breakthrough with fifteen minutes to go and will now meet North End in the quarter final. Overall, our lads can be happy with this cup run as they now head into a busy week as they play at home to St Cormacs on Tuesday evening and home to Taghmon United on Thursday
Wexford Football League Division Four A
Tombrack United B 5 Bree Unted B 2
The men's second team earned themselves a play-off for promotion when they overcame Bree United 5-2 to get the three points they needed to tie with Boolavogue United in third place. The lads got off to an ideal start when Kieran Kenny drilled the ball through a crowded area and into the corner of the net after just five minutes. Two goals from prolific goal scorer Mick "Savo" Kelly had the lads 3-1 ahead at half time and he continued his good scoring form with two second half goals to secure a 5-2 victory. Well done to John and the lads and the possibility of a second promotion in a row remains a distinct reality
Women's Division Three Cup Semi Final
Tombrack United 4 Bridge Rovers 0
The Women are through to the Divisional Cup Final when they overcame a stubborn Bridge Rovers side with another overall good team performance. Tombrack started strongly and went 1-0 up on seventeen minutes when the Rovers keeper saved a Shannon McGovern shot but Sharon Walsh was on hand to slot away the rebound. Shannon should have made it 2-0 shortly after but saw her shot sail over the crossbar before Rovers came into the game and enjoyed their better spell with Ashling Kavanagh saving well twice. Three minutes before half time, the home side broke from midfield and Shannon found the net with a delicate chip to make it 2-0.
Tombrack kept up the intensity in the second half and ten minutes in, Marie Allen sent a thirty five yard shot to the net and seven minutes later, Shannon got her second and wrapped up the match when she rounded the keeper. Leanne Kenny, Sharon Walsh and Tammy Hennessy all went close before the end and Tombrack will now go through to a cup final meeting with Stoney on April 30th
Squad: Ashling Kavanagh, Mary Martin (Lauren Byrne), Breda Cushen, Eimear Whelan, Tia Byrne, Marie Allen, Mary Boland, Kelli Maguire, Chloe Hayden Doyle (Katie O Toole), Sharon Walsh (Leanne Kenny) Shannon McGovern (Tammy Hennessy)
Saturday, 1 April 2017
No Luck on April Fools Day for our Underage teams
Under Ten Schoolgirls Division One
All Blacks 2 Tombrack United 0
Our youngest girls team travelled to Mayglass this morning for a vital league tie that would effectively determine their season. Despite playing very well. luck was not on their side and they eventually lost 2-0 which wrapped up the league for the home. All Blacks took an early lead and despite Tombrack working hard to get back on level terms, including bringing two good saves from the keeper and also hitting the post, the home team clinched the game with a second goal in the final minute. Our girls are still well in contention for second place with two games to go, the first of those two games is away to Wexford Youths next Saturday
Under Twelve Schoolboys Division Three
Tombrack United 2 Curracloe United 2
Our Under Twelve boys will wonder how they managed to throw away this match and possibly their chance of challenging for the title along with it. Goals from Niall Mimnagh and Stephen O Toole had our lads 2-0 up and looked to be well in control but they allowed Curracloe back in the game and back to level terms. A late missed penalty added to their woes and although this draw has hindered their title ambitions, they are still in contention for at least second place with three games to go
Under Fourteen Schoolgirls Division Two B
Tombrack United 1 North End United 4
The Under Fourteen girls put up a brave battle against league leaders North End before eventually falling to a 4-1 defeat. Abbie Walsh was on target for Tombrack but the firepower of North End, and Katie Law in particular, proved too much for our girls and the Wexford town side eventually left Ballyboy with the three points
Under Eighteen Shield Quarter Final
Tombrack United 1 Gorey Rangers 1 (aet)
(Gorey Rangers won 3-2 on penalties)
Our Under Eighteen girls bowed out of the Shield on penalties despite dominating this match for long periods and creating several and many chances. Rangers did play to their strengths and defended strongly and then scored with their first and only counter attack of the game which left the home team shell shocked. However they battled back and were rewarded when Becky Connaughton scored to bring the sides level and the game moved to extra time where no further goals saw the game go to penalties. Becky and Kelli Maguire scored their spot kicks but the visitors held their nerve to advance to the semi finals
All Blacks 2 Tombrack United 0
Our youngest girls team travelled to Mayglass this morning for a vital league tie that would effectively determine their season. Despite playing very well. luck was not on their side and they eventually lost 2-0 which wrapped up the league for the home. All Blacks took an early lead and despite Tombrack working hard to get back on level terms, including bringing two good saves from the keeper and also hitting the post, the home team clinched the game with a second goal in the final minute. Our girls are still well in contention for second place with two games to go, the first of those two games is away to Wexford Youths next Saturday
Under Twelve Schoolboys Division Three
Tombrack United 2 Curracloe United 2
Our Under Twelve boys will wonder how they managed to throw away this match and possibly their chance of challenging for the title along with it. Goals from Niall Mimnagh and Stephen O Toole had our lads 2-0 up and looked to be well in control but they allowed Curracloe back in the game and back to level terms. A late missed penalty added to their woes and although this draw has hindered their title ambitions, they are still in contention for at least second place with three games to go
Under Fourteen Schoolgirls Division Two B
Tombrack United 1 North End United 4
The Under Fourteen girls put up a brave battle against league leaders North End before eventually falling to a 4-1 defeat. Abbie Walsh was on target for Tombrack but the firepower of North End, and Katie Law in particular, proved too much for our girls and the Wexford town side eventually left Ballyboy with the three points
Under Eighteen Shield Quarter Final
Tombrack United 1 Gorey Rangers 1 (aet)
(Gorey Rangers won 3-2 on penalties)
Our Under Eighteen girls bowed out of the Shield on penalties despite dominating this match for long periods and creating several and many chances. Rangers did play to their strengths and defended strongly and then scored with their first and only counter attack of the game which left the home team shell shocked. However they battled back and were rewarded when Becky Connaughton scored to bring the sides level and the game moved to extra time where no further goals saw the game go to penalties. Becky and Kelli Maguire scored their spot kicks but the visitors held their nerve to advance to the semi finals
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