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More Action Valley v Mogeely
Valley Win Thriller
Goals galore in this exciting match in conna pitch on a cool autumn evening. Valley got off to a whirlwind start with two goals in the first five minutes. Tymek Svirinski with the opener and a wonderful half volley into the roof of the net by Valley forward Thomas Dee for the second. Mogeely started to play their way into the game and after a prolonged period of attack got their opener through a nice finish from Colin Murphy. Mogeely then got a second goal through Sean Morgan after approx 15 minutes to level proceedings. It was an end to end encounter and both sides went close before Valley went 3-2 up with a second goal on a counter attack when Thomas Dee broke clear and converted well for his second. The Mogeely keeper, Vincent Egan, made a couple of vital saves to keep Mogeely in the game. Just before half time Conor Hayes struck a long range free kick to give Valley a 4-2 lead at half time. At the start of the second half Valley struck again when Timothy Barry had a great strike from the edge of the box to make it 5-2 to Valley. However Mogeely stormed back into the game with two well taken goals from Colin Murphy to leave matters at the end 5-4 to Valley. Great Hat-trick from Colin Murphy. Nothing between both sides really. Well done to referee Vanessa Curley who had a good game.
more..Valley edge Thriller against Inch
This was a very competitive game played in Sexton Park on saturday morning last. Inch started the quicker and were a deserved 1-0 ahead within the first quarter. Valley came back into the game through a well taken goal by Valley forward Dan Turley. Inch however took the lead again in an end to end contest. It was that man Dan Turley who equalised for Valley for the second time. That was the way the score remained until 16 mins to the end when a free from Valley midefielder Fionn McCready was met by Tristan Clancy who slotted the ball home to give Valley the lead. Inch had some chances to equalise but Valley held out for a win which they just about deserved.
more..Honours Even in Conna
This U12 Premier League encounter was played on a fine Saturday morning in Conna pitch. Brideview as league leaders came into this game as favourites. The last encounter between both these sides in Tallow resulted in a narrow win for Brideview. The game was only a few minutes old when Brideview went ahead through some concerted pressure which led to an unfortunate own goal. Valley then put some pressure on brideview and some battling play in midfield from Fionn McCready was turned into a counter attack. Tristan Clancy collected the ball and with a beautiful through ball put Tymek through down the right hand side. Tymek still had a bit to do but rifled a shot into the roof of the net to equalise matters. brideview hit the crossbar a few minutes later. The second half was end to end stuff with both sides going for the win and both had chances. Brideview pushing hard for the win that would give them the necessary points needed to stay top of the table had some lovely play through Ben Sheehan in midfield and were twarted by Valley goalkeeper Dan Turley on a number of occasions. Charlie Leahy, Brian O'Sullivan and Sam Ahern were excellent for Valley in defence. Valley had a chance to win it in the last few minutes of the game when a lovely ball behind the Brideview defence was met on the volley by Tristan Clancy only to produce a class save by Brideview keeper Alex Good. A fantastic game ended in a Draw which was a fair result.
more..Great win for Valley
This U12 Premier league game between Valley and Ballymac was played in reasonable conditions in Conna Community Field last Monday morning. Valley had been in good form lately and took an early lead through Thomas Dee after some great play on the left hand side by James Keneally. Valley doubled there lead within 15 minutes when a lovely through ball from Fionn McCready was pounced on by Tristan Clancy who slotted the ball past the BallyMac keeper with his left peg. Ballymac looked dangerous on the break, particularly down the left hand side but couldn't quite get the final ball on target. Valley made it 3-0 before the break when Cillian Fitzpatrick finished off a fine move by Sam Ahern and Ronan Doyle. After the break Valley got a fourth goal after 5 minutes when a free kick on the right hand side was blocked by Ballymac keeper only for the rebunding ball to be slotted home by Valley Forward Tristan Clancy. Ballymac had a dominant 10 minutes and got a deserved penalty but a great save from Valley Keeeper Daniel Turley kept Ballymac scoreless. Then Valley got a penalty from which Cillian Fitzpatrick scored his second. Valley had to defend for large parts in the second half and Charlie Leahy, Brian O'Sullivan, Michael Lazack and James Cotter did well. Billy Ahern was very lively up front for Valley but Man of the Match went to Valley midfielder Fionn McCready who covered every blade of the pitch in a great performance. BallyMac deserved a few goals from the game and played some lovely football but the winner was never in any doubt. Well done to referee Brian Donnelly who had a fine game. Final Score: Valley 5-0 Ballymac.
more..Valley edge close encounter
It was a nice warm but breezy afternoon in conna for this U12 premier league encounter. As we entered this match, Valley and Mogeely sit side by side mid table so it was always going to be a close one.
Mogeely started the brighter and had plenty of the possession in the first half. They had a number of half chances but had one good chance just before half time when the Mogeely centre forward was put through and had just the keeper to beat but Dan Turley in goals for Valley made a wonderful save to his right hand side to deny Mogeely. Valley had one good chance in the first half but Tymek pulled the ball wide from the right hand side.
Valley started the second half a bit brighter and were counter attacking well. This paid off when Tristan Clancy put a lovely ball through to Cillian Hickey who beat one player and finished well to put Valley ahead. Mogeely piled on the pressure and laid siege to the Valley goal for the last 15 minutes of the game but Valley were dogged in defence with Charlie Leahy, Brian O'Sullivan and Mark Kearney playing well. Mogeely had more of the possession right throughout the game and played some lovely football with Alex McSweeney showing brightly in midfield and deserved something from the game. Final score: Valley 1-0 Mogeely.
Valley Defeat Inch
A very tight match in this U14 league encounter in Sexton park last saturday afternoon. Valley started brightest and were soon in front when Tymek Swrinski scored a lovely goal. It stayed that way until 10 minutes from the end of the game when Conor Burns scored for the hosts. With 5 minutes to go a great throughball from Patrick Fennessy was converted by Valley player Ryan Heise to give Valley the lead which they held until the final whistle.
more..Cracker between Lismore and Valley
Lismore 3 Valley 3
Lismore lead 2-0 at half time through a Ty Corcoran brace. Valley came back early in the 2nd half to level it through a brace from Dan Turley before an amazing last 90 seconds - Lismore regained the lead through Hugo Quann and straight from the kick off Valley scored when Fionn McCready shot from the half way line and looped the ball over the keeper.
Valley with Vital win to stay on Top
Our reporter took on this game on a cold saturday afternoon in conna. Valley, the league leaders went into the game as favourites but Lismore gave Valley a tough game in the home fixture before Christmas when Valley won 3-2 in a very close contest. Valley started the brighter and Harry Draper, Jack Murphy and Jake O'Brien had chances in the first 20 minutes. Lismore settled into the game and had a shot hit the crossbar after 30 minutes. It was a tight battle in midfield with David McDonnell and Tom Hartnett from Valley combining well. The game was evenly ties at 0-0 at half time. The second half was another tight affair, with Valley coming close from a number of corners. The breakkthrough for Valley came with 20 minutes played in the second half when some fine work by James Hayes on the right hand side put in Dan who slotted home. Kyle Wallace played very well in the Valley defence with some great support from Stephen Roche, Ethan Scotthin and Cillian Fitzpatrick. Lismore then dominated the next 10 minutes and were very unlucky not to score when Valley keeper Shane martin somehow kept out a number of close shots from Lismore. It as from a a shot by lismore off the Valley crossbar that the game was decided. Valley broke quickly and a lovely ball over the top from David McD was nicely finished by Dan for his second. Valley then had a number of other chances to add to their two goal tally but the Lismore keeper was in good form. Final Score: Valley 2-0 Lismore.
more..Ballymac overcome Brideview
Ballymac FC travelled to Brideview for an 11am kick off and took all 3 points on offer with a comfortable 5-0 victory.
Goals from James Power, Alan McGrath, Adam Guiry, Seamie Wall and Jake Dwyer saw Ballymac close the gap to the league leaders Kilworth , and with this the still to be contested all is to play for and any number of teams can still win the league .
Good win for Valley
First outing of the season for both Teams in this U16 league match. It was a lively first half with chances at both ends. Some good saves from the Castlebridge keeper in particular.
The second half saw Valley start to dominate proceedings and an excellent left footed strike by winger Jack Murphy gave Valley the lead. Valley kept the pressure on and scored a brace from Jake O'Brien in quick succession. A beautiful through ball from Cathal Collins was nicely converted by forward Cillian Fitzpatrick and then Tom Hartnett finished a lovely move for the fifth goal. Castlebridge continued to push for a goal and were unlucky not to score towards the end.
Well done to referee Clive Good who had an excellent game.
Valley win tight encounter
There was a good crowd in conna to watch this U14 league match. Valley started the brighter and created a few chances in the first half. Tymek Swrinski going close twice. Mogeely competed well and had a couple of chances of ther own. It was 0-0 at half time. Valley upped the pressure in the second half and Oisin Fitzgerald, Patrick Fennessy and Jack Lazack playing well in the Valley midfield. However it was man of the match Sean O'Donoghue who got the opening goal with a first time strike from a Patrick Fennessy corner that gave the Mogeely keeper no chance. The game was end to send in the second half as both teams chased the crucial econd goal. Mogeely had a great chance when they were awarded a penalty which rebounded off the cross bar. Valley got a lovely second goal through Diarmuid O'Connell and Billy Marsh finished off the scoring in the final minutes. Referee Brian Donnelly had a fine game. Final Score: Valley 3 - 0 Mogeely.
more..Valley Edge Ardmore in Thriller
This U13 league fixture was played in extremely blustery conditions in Dysert Park on saturday morning last. Valley scorers were Tymek with four and Diarmuid O'Connell with the other. It was an end to end game played in a very sporting manner. Finn O'Sullivan had a fine game as referee. Final score Ardmore 3-5 Valley.
more..Cappoquin win well!
Cappoquin Railway travelled to conna as favourites in this U14 league encounter as they have been doing very well so far this season. Valley started strongly and had a number of opportunities to open the scoring but Cappoquin defended well and held out. Against the run of play Cappoquin got the opener when some good play down the right hand side created the chance which was converted. Cappoquin got a number of goals in quick succession which ended the contest by half time with the score 6-0 to Cappoquin. A strange first half in that possession was pretty equal but Cappoquin took all their chances very well. Valley made some changes at half time and the game was more evenly balanced for the second half with both sides scoring a goal apiece.
Final Score: Valley 1 - 7 Cappoquin Railway.
Scorer Valley: Diarmuid O'Connell
Scorers Cappoquin: Shay Cotter (3), Tim Cliffe (3) and Eoin Coffey.
Valley edge Tight game against Lismore
Result: Lismore 2 - 3 Valley
Valley travelled to Castle Farm grounds last saturday as undefeated league leaders to play an improving Lismore side. Valley had a changed side as they were missing their two regular centre halves and they took time to settle into the game. Lismore came storming out of the blocks and dominated the first 20 minutes and deseved their 1-0 lead and could have scored a few more. However, Valley slowly started to dominate and got their just rewards when a Tom H cross from the right hand side into the box was flicked on by Harry Draper and met by Jake O'Brien to score Valley's opener. Valley kept the pressure on and a great run down the right by David and a superb cross was dispatched into the Lismore goal by Cillian. Valley led 2-1 at half time. The second half was end to end stuff and chances were falling at both ends. Lismore got a well deserved equaliser within 15 minutes of the restart. However 10 minutes later Harry Draper was taken down in the penalty area and David duly converted the spot kick for Valley to take a 3-2 lead. In the last 15 mins there were chances at both ends but Valley held out to take maximim points.
Lismore Post Big Win over Valley
Lismore 11 Valley 3
Scorers
Shane Bennett 5
Evan Geary 2
Aodhan Hickey 1
Ben Ahern 1
Ty Corcoran 1
Tadgh Duffin 1.
Big Win for Valley
This U16 league game was played in good conditions in Cappoquin. Valley had come into this game undefeated and as favourites to win. However, Cappoquin got the perfect start when after 2 minutes they scored a goal when a through ball evaded Valley keeper Shane Martin and was neatly tucked away by the Cappoquin forward. It took Valley 10-15 minutes to settle into their rhytm. After 25 mins Valley got the deserved equaliser when Tom Hartnett went on a run down the right hand side and drove a ball across the 6 yd box to Ivan Ohrim to converted well. Valley got 2 more before half time through Harry Draper and Jake O'Brien. Shane Martin saved well from Cappoquin just before half time. In the second half Valley dominated the game with Ethan Scotthin, Kyle Wallace, Dan Roche and Cian Doyle very solid in defence. An excellent ball over the top was finished well by Harry Draper for his second. Shortly after that, Tom scooped a lovely ball over the Cappoquin defence which was plucked from the sky by Jake O'Brien who then turned and slotted home his second. Jack Murphy then scored his first after a lovely ball from Tom and then Jake got his hat-trick after some nice work on the left hand side. James Hayes and Cillian Fitzpatrick worked hard through midfield and attack. Stephen Roche and Ben O'Connor also had good games from Defence. The last 2 goals were scored from Kyle Wallace, a fine header from a corner and a peach of a second goal from Jack Murphy which flew into the top corner from the outside of his left foot which was a fitting end to the game. Final Score Cappoquin 1-9 Valley.
more..Clashmore edge Thriller against Valley
On a cool bank holiday monday Valley travelled to pablo park to play the strongly fancied home side in this U14 league match. Clashmore had edged Valley in a tight U13 cup game last season when Valley were in the first division and Clashmore in the premier. This was Clashmore's first game of the season whilst Valley had started well, winning 2 and drawing the other. Clashmore got on top early on and went into a deserved lead. However, the excellent Kieran Kelleher equalised for the visitors just before half time. Valley made a great start to the second half when Sean O'Donoghue made a great run beating a number of players before setting up Oisin Fitzgerald to score. However Clashmore showed their class to score two goals without reply to edge this game. Final Score Clashmore 3-2 Valley.
more..Valley edge Ballybridge
Valley beat Ballybridge 2-1 on a wet friday evening in conna community field. It was a very tight game and the result could have gone either way. Valley scored through Tristan Clancy and Timothy Barry whilst Ballybridge responded through Louis Fitzpatrick. Final Score Valley 2-1 Ballybridge.
more..Thrilling Match at Sexton Park
Both Inch and Valley were both unbeaten coming into this top of the table U16 clash. Valley were out of the blocks fast with a goal within 2 minutes. A wonderful through ball from Harry Draper found Gavin England who blasted the ball into the corner of the net. Inch came flying back into the game with a wave of attacks and scored the equaliser through a wonderful strike from Dale McMahon from the left hand side into the far corner of the net. It was a great first hald with some good chances for both sides. In the second half Inch took the lead when a pass back from Valley was pounced upon and cooly converted by Dale McMahon for his second. Valley started to get on top in midfield with Tom Hartnett and Jake O'Brien working hard. Inch though took a two goal lead when a long range free was saved well by Valley Keeper Shane Martin but the rebound was slotted in by Colm Landers. 3-1 to Inch. With 5 minutes to go sub Alex O'Dowd converted a simple chance after good work by Jake O'Brien. Valley pushed forward for the equaliser but Inch had chances to finish at the other end. Valley had a number of corners and deep into injury time, Tom Hartnett drove one into the box and Jake O'Brien got on the end of it and made it 3-3. The final whistel blew and a draw was a fair result in this pulsating contest.
more..Valley edge Kilworth
Valley played there first U14 league game of the season against Kilworth on this wet Saturday morning. Valley went 1-0 through Oisin Fitzgerald. Kilworth equalised within 10 minutes. Valley however scored a second through Ryan Heise to go 2-1 up. Kilworth put a lot of pressure on Valley in the last 10 minutes and were held at bay by some excellent goalkeeping from Cathal McAuliffe.
Final Score: Kilworth 1-2 Valley.
Club Summary
Valley Rangers Fixtures / Results (All Competitions This Season)
| 02/05 | | Brideview United | 3 | 0 | Valley Rangers |
| 16/04 | Under 13 | Valley Rangers | 0 | 5 | Mogeely F.C. |
| 02/04 | U15 Cup | Lismore A.F.C. | 3 | 0 | Valley Rangers |
| 30/03 | Under 13 | Ballyduff Rovers | 3 | 0 | Valley Rangers |
| 05/03 | Under 15 | Valley Rangers | 0 | 2 | Inch United |
| 05/03 | Under 13 | Clashmore Ramblers F.C | 3 | 0 | Valley Rangers |
| 26/02 | Under 15 | Valley Rangers | 6 | 0 | Ardmore A.F.C. |
| 19/02 | Under 13 | Kilworth Celtic | 9 | 0 | Valley Rangers |
| 05/02 | Under 15 | Mogeely F.C. | 6 | 0 | Valley Rangers |
| 05/02 | Under 13 | Mogeely F.C. | 1 | 2 | Valley Rangers |
| 22/01 | Under 13 | Castlebridge Celtic | 1 | 2 | Valley Rangers |
| 15/01 | Under 13 | Valley Rangers | 0 | 5 | Ballyduff Rovers |
| 19/12 | Under 15 | Valley Rangers | 0 | 2 | Mogeely F.C. |
| 27/11 | Under 15 | Valley Rangers | 1 | 5 | Ballyduff Rovers |
| 21/11 | Under 15 | Valley Rangers | 1 | 4 | Clashmore Ramblers F.C |
| 20/11 | Under 15 | Valley Rangers | 3 | 3 | Ardmore A.F.C. |
| 13/11 | Under 13 | Valley Rangers | 1 | 4 | Brideview United |
| 30/10 | Under 15 | Valley Rangers | 1 | 4 | Inch United |
| 30/10 | Under 13 | Valley Rangers | 3 | 4 | Ballybridge United |
| 24/10 | Under 13 | Valley Rangers | 1 | 4 | Cappoquin Railway F.C. |
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