Glengoole Utd….2
An impressive performance from Villa seconds after a long lay off due to the severe weather conditions secured them a place in the draw for the second round of the Tipperary Cup. David Shannon had Villa in front after ten minutes
with a fine strike from outside the box but visitors Glengoole were level five minutes later when the centre forward scored after some poor defending. Villa had more possession and again went in front on twenty five minutes when Shannon hit another great shot from twenty five yards to the back of the net. Glengoole hit back and beat the Villa off-side trap minutes later to score and leave the team’s level at the break.
Villa started the second half in determined fashion and created several chances before going ahead for the third time. Man of the match David Shannon put in a great cross from the right wing and Joby Connors planted a superb header in the corner of the net after fifteen minutes to restore Villa’s lead. Villa defended much better in the second half which allowed the team to press forward and constant pressure forced a Glengoole defender to put through his own goal for Villa’s fourth with ten minutes left. This was a good win for Villa over a team two divisions above them and more performances like this one could see the team challenge for league honours.
Villa’s Tipperary Cup game against St.Michaels was called off last Sunday as a mark of respect to the St. Michaels club on the death of their Club President. Peake Villa FC sends its sympathy to the club and family.
Both the U/15 and U/13 games last Saturday were called off due to the pitches being unplayable.
Fixtures: Castleisland in Kerry is the destination for Villa next Sunday for the rearranged 5th Round tie of the FAI Junior Cup. Kick off is at 2pm and a bus leaves from the Tower Grounds on Sunday morning at 8.30am for players and supporters.
Villa youths are at home to St. Nicholas on Saturday afternoon while the U/12 team play Clonmel Town in the Tower Grounds on Saturday morning and the U/14 team travel to play Cashel Town, also on Saturday morning.
Club Lotto: Last week’s winning numbers were 3, 7, 16 and 17. There was no winner of the 2,800 Euro jackpot. Three tickets matched three numbers and won 67 Euro each. Next week’s jackpot is worth 3,000 Euro. Draw at bingo in the Premier Hall every Wednesday night and tickets available in Club Lotto boxes in premises throughout the town and from the usual sellers.
Astro-Turf: Bookings for the Astro-Turf pitch are now being taken. Full pitch can accommodate 18 players with 5 a side on half pitch. Birthday parties also catered for. For further details contact 087 7800556.
Club Merchandise: Club Jackets, Jerseys and Replica Kits available. Contact Paddy Butler on 087 7739061 for further details.
The club sends its sympathy to the Hanafin family, Rossa Street, on the death of Seamus and to the Ryan family, Butler Avenue, on the death of Betty.
