Senior's opening game

Held at Mounthawk Park on Tuesday night under lights was Mastergeeha's opening game of the season against Connolly Park. The introduction of some fresh blood to the squad of the likes of Ricky Fleming and Mikey O'Shea gave more options to the manager.

In the opening minutes a shot for Connolly Park hit the post to bre reflected into the hands of goalkeeper Kieran Fleming. After ten minutes Mastergeeha began to gain possession only for Anthony O'Sullivan to send a pile-driver over the cross-bar. Shortly later Aidan Kerins had a half chance with a volley put wide. In the 25th minute a corner from Anthony O'Sullivan was scored into the top corner from the corner. One up it took a great save prevented by Kieran Fleming to go in at half in the lead.

Shortly into the second half Kieran Fleming was excellent one on one to prevent another chance from Connolly Park. After 58 minutes saw the introduction of Mikey O'Shea. In the 64th minute Colm Lenihan had a great opportunity put wide. Sub Chris Egan was close to scoring when Mikey O'Shea lobbed the Connolly Park goalie only for a glancing header by Chris Egan put over the bar. After creating a lot of chances a excellent passage of play by Connelly Park near ended in the back of the net only to be cleared off the line by Colm Lenihan.

This was a excellent victory and one to build on. Team. Kieran Fleming, Ricky Fleming, Robert Casey(capt.), Robert O'Sullivan, Ronan O'Sullivan, Antony O'Sullivan, Aidan Kerins, Colm Lenihan, John O'Callaghan, Alan Breen, Alan Moynihan. Subs Used: Mikey O'Shea, Chris Egan and David Fleming.

October

Seniors - Mastergeeha 2 Behy 0

On Sunday morning last the seniors team played Behy rovers in Kilbrean Park. In an even opening half both sides had half chances to score with none taking advantage. In the second half the home side up the paced and played with more conviction. Sean Lenihan opening the scoring and Brian Fleming scored a second to give the team a deserved victory. Best on the day were Chris Egan and Robert Casey.

November

Seniors Mastergeeha 0 Killarney Ath 0

This local derby on sunday last was a tough encounter bewteen two evenly matched teams. During the game both teams had chances to score with Alan Moynihan, Sean Lenihan and Mike Murphy going close for the home side. For Mastergeeha captain Robert Casey lead by example in defence.

Seniors - Killarney Celtic 0 Mastergeeha 2

This local derby played under lights on Friday in Killarney was a tough encounter. With the score nil all at half time Mastergeeha got the break through early in the scond half when Adain Kerins scored. Both side created chances with Mastergeeha goalkeeper saving a gaol bound shot in the 70 minute. Mastergeeha made sure of the victory in the final minutes when Aidan Kerins scored direct from a free kick just outside the box.   

December

Seniors - Castleisland 1 Mastergeeha 5

The senior team continued their good form with an away win on a heavy pitch last Sunday. Castleisland took an early lead in the 10th minute but the Mastergeeha replied shortly after when Anthony O Sullivan finished an excellent passing move. The seniors took the lead in the 25th minute when an Alan Moynihan free kick was head to the net by Aidan Kerins. Mastergeeha scored again just before the break through Mike Murphy to leave the score at half time 3-1. In the second half Castleisland pushed forward but the defence stood firm and Mike Murphy scored with a volley following a cross by Anthony O Sullivan. Mastergeeha scored a fifth in the closing stages when Kevin Bruton finished well.

Seniors - Mastergeeha 3 Castlemaine 1

In an even opening half Mastergeeha took the lead after 25 minutes following some good play Sean Lenihan scored a well-taken goal. The home side started slowly in the second half and were punished when Castlemaine equalised in the 50 minute. Mastergeeha again pushed forward and Chris Egan was unlucky in the 55 minute to see his well taken shot rebound off the post. Moments later the seniors took the lead when Sean Lenihan scored from a tight angle following a flick on from Anthony O Sullivan. The team rapped up the points when man of the match Sean Lenihan controlled a cross by Alan Moynihan and scored his hat –trick near the end.

January

Greyhound Bar Cup
Mastergeeha 0 Killarney Athletic 0

 Thursday, January 22, 2009 :

Soccer: Athletic advance in KO Cup

Killarney Athletic 4 Mastergeeha 2

KILLARNEY Athletic over-came Mastergeeha at the second time of asking winning 4-2 in Killarney Athletic Park, in a second round replay in the Greyhound Bar KO Cup.

After a scoreless draw in the opening encounter, this game produced six goals and as many misses with four goals coming in the second half.

Mastergeeha started with the aid of the wind in the first half and forces a number of early corners that were well dispatched into the danger area by Anthony O’ Sullivan but Athletic managed to clear the threat.

The first big call of the game came at the other end on 20 minutes when Cian Tobin appeared to be taken down in the box but the referee waved the play on.

Tobin continued to be a threat down the right for the home side while brothers Timmy and Edward O’Sullivan impressed for Athletic throughout in the midfield.

However, it was the away side who took the first blood when Ricky Fleming eventually forced the ball over the line from close range following a long throw into the box and giving his side an unlikely lead.

Athletic had to work hard to get back into the game and wasted some good opportunities before Martin Crowley equalised on 35 minutes after reacting quickest to the rebound off the ‘keeper from a Galen Carroll strike.

The home side started the second half the better forcing their opponents to defend with Tobin moving up front with Crowley as Adam Moynihan made a welcome return to the Athletic fold.

The game took a new lease of life on 60 minutes when Crowley again broke free from his marker and scored his second of the day.

But this lead was not to last for long as Mastergeeha came down the pitch and won a free kick outside the right hand corner of the box.

Up came right back, Mike Murphy, to lose his marker and head O’Sullivan’s free kick out of Quill’s reach and into the far corner of the net.

Stung by this equaliser, Athletic upped the pace with Ed O’Sullivan impressing and Crowley causing mayhem up front.

It was no surprise when he was the one to put Athletic back in front on 70 minutes after a sweeping up field move.

The drama was not to end there as Mastergeeha sensing a frailty in the Athletic rear guard pushed men forward in typical cup tie fashion with Bruton and Kerins winning more of the ball in the middle of the park as Athletic tired.

Quill had to be alert on a number of occasions to prevent a second equaliser and then on 77 minutes his side were awarded a penalty for a hand ball offence in the box but Kieran Fleming was equal to Carroll’s spot kick effort.

Unfortunately for the ‘keeper though the rebound fell to Ed O’Sullivan whose goal-ward strike deflected off a covering defender on the line and ended up in the back of the net.

Much to the credit of Mastergeeha they never gave up and were handed a lifeline on 82 minutes when they were awarded a penalty themselves, but Quill saved from Alan Moynihan and Athletic scrambled the ball away to safety.

It was not to be their day when a Mike Murphy header glanced of the cross bar and over with Quill beaten on this occasion.

Crowley had further chances at the other end to extend the lead while Alex O’Sullivan also caused difficulty for the Mastergeeha rearguard when introduced.

Fleming saved well at the death to keep the score line at 4-2 but it was Athletic that advanced to the next round tie away to the Dynamos.

Seniors different report

Greyhound Bar Cup Replay
Killarney Athletic 4 Mastergeeha 2
This tough local derby served up a feast of gaols and plenty incident on a blustery Sunday morning in Killarney. In an even opening half Mastergeeha took the lead in the 20th minute when Ricky Fleming finished well following a through ball from Aidan Kerins. Athletic equalised shortly after in the 25th minute despite the best efforts of Keiran Fleming. In the second half both side pushed forward with Killarney Athletic taking the lead in the 50th minute.  Mastergeeha equaliser in the 55th minute following a good passage of play Alan Moynihan crossed well for Mike Murphy to head the ball to the net. Moment’s later Mike Murphy headed against the crossbar following a cross from Kevin Bruton. In the 65th minute Athletic took the lead despite the best effort on the Mastergeeha defence. In the 70th minute Mastergeeha were harshly penalised when Killarney Athletic were awarded a penalty. Even though Kieren Fleming kept out the first kick he could not prevent Athletic scoring the rebound to go two up. Following this Mastergeeha pushed forward to close the gap and were awarded a penalty 10 minutes later however the spot kick was saved by the home keeper. Mastergeeha continued to press forward with a Sean Lenihan shot just going the wrong side of the post with the keeper beaten in the 80th minute.  Moments later Mike Murphy again went close with a header following some good play by Colm Lenihan. Overall Mastergeeha played very well and the teams play deserved more on the day.     

February

Seniors - Mastergeeha 0 Mainebank 3

This top of the table clash saw Mastergeeha seniors record their first league loss of the season. In the opening half both side created some chances with both keepers saving well. In the 20thminute following a pass from Sean Lenihan brother Colm saw a powerful shot rebound off the cross bar to safety. Later in the half Mastergeeha were punished when Mainebank took the lead just before half time. In the second half Mastergeeha pushed forward and created some good chances with Sean Lenihan and Alan Moynihan going close. However against the run of paly Mainebank scored again in the 80th minute and scored a third in the final minute to secure the three points.

Killarney Athletic 3 Mastergeeha 1

On Sunday afternoon the seniors played away in Woodlawn in a tough local derby. In the opening half Mastergeeha started slowly but created some half chances with Mike Murphy going close. However towards the end of the half Athletic took the lead when they were awarded a harsh penalty. The Killarney side were two up before the half was over due to a lapse in the Mastergeeha rearguard. In the second Mastergeeha upped the paced and were rewarded when John O Callaghan scored following a well taken free kick by Sean Lenihan. Mastergeeha continued to push forward and Sean Lenihan, Ricky Fleming and Kevin Bruton all went close for the equaliser. In the closing stages Athletic scored the third on the break to wrap up all three points.     

Seniors
Mastergeeha 1 Mainebank 0

Sunday after saw the seniors win this close encounter in the league in ideal conditions. In an even opening half both teams created some chance but the score remained at 0 all at half time. Mastergeeha opened the second half more brightly with Brian Fleming going close in the 55 minute. With the Mastergeeha rearguard defending well the team created some good chances with Aidan Kerins and Micheal O Shea going close. Mastergeeha scored the only goal of the game when a Kevin Bruton shot was parried by the keeper and David Fleming finished to the net in the 75th min. Overall this was a good team performance and a deserved victory.   

March

Seniors
Reserve Cup
Mastergeeha 6 Shannon Wanders 1

Mastergeeha started this game the better and went ahead in the 20th minute when Sean Lenihan scored following a through ball from Kevin Bruton. The home side were two up when following a good passage of play Ricky Fleming crossed for Aidan Kerins to score a well directed header. Mastergeeha were three up the break courtesy of an o.g. In the second half Mastergeeha added further goals from Sean Lenihan, Colm Lenihan and Chris Egan. They now face Castleisland in the next round.