All games in the Friday Night League tonight are cancelled due to weather. Fixtures due to be played tonight will be postponed to next week.
Match Reports - 19 Sep
Gems 3-3 Wembledines
Wembledines began the game with just 7 players and this allowed gems to race into a 3 goal lead. A first half hat trick from Josh Howe for the students. Wembledines delayed bodies were eventually added and they pulled 2 back. First from a corner where Phil Blackwell headed home and just before half time niall danaher added one. Just after half time Paul Hennessy equalised. Both teams went looking for a winner but neither could find one and a draw was the fair result
Brazuca 1-4 Cutters
Brazuca took an early lead through the lively Mattheus. The lead didn’t last long as cutters were level not even a minute later through Oisin Reid with a fine header to get the Clare lads going on the night. Seanie Gully on debut put Cutters 2-1 up just before half time. The second half allowed cutters to really push on and goals from Dylan McMahon and another from from seanie gully gave cutters a comfortable 4-1 win
Team Lightning 5-1 Sheffield Thursday
First Half
Sheffield Thursday, another team who had to start the game with only 7 players.
Team Lightning eased into a 3–0 lead with goals from Scanlon (2) and Mads (1). Just before half time Scanlon got a 3rd. First half hat trick.
Second Half
Sheffield added to their ranks as 3 more players joined in. Within 5 mins they pulled a consolation goal back, Joe Mullins the scorer.
Final goal of the game came from a Wobbler trademark header from a corner.
Polonia Limerick 4-2 Sporting Viking
H.T. 2–1
Polonia raced into a 2–0 lead in the first 10 mins. First Gonzalo and then Evan. Sporting pulled one back from the kick-off – and what a goal from Aaron Grant. Spotting the keeper off his line he scored from the half way.
Second half Polonia scored a 3rd (Duka). Sporting pulled a goal back from the penalty spot (Grant again). The goalscorer of a second goal from Evan, Polonia then saw the game out for a comfortable win.
Fast starts from Sheffield Thursday and Team Polonia
Gems 0-9 Sheffield
A tough first evening for Gems as they fell to a heavy defat at the hands of Sheffield Thursday. Sheffield started with just 8 players as they waited for their full complement to arrive. The game stayed at 0-0 for 15 minutes but then they gained control and made it 4-0 before the break. A further 5 were added after half time. The Gems keeper put in a very credible display despite the score line with some great saves. Goals scored by Brin Holmes 3, James Casey 2, Joe Mullane 2, Craig Whelan and Benji
Bluestreak 1 - 5 Team Polonia
Night owls ever presents Bluestreak got off to a tough start at the hands of last season's Champions League winners Team Polonia. Polonia took an early lead after 15 minutes through Telmek with a smart finish. But just 3 minutes later Tomas Hayes replied from the spot to level up the tie. That was as good as it would get for the past champions as Polonia then took firm control. Bart put them 2-1 again just minutes later to go in 2-1 at the break. The second half was dominated by the Poles and further goals from Jacob, Harco and Dulci secured a big opening day win
Barely Atheltic 1 - 1 Cappaquigley
Last year's Champions League runners up, the all action all heart Cappaquigley could only start this season with a draw as they played out a hard battle with Barely Athletic who have made fast improvements year on year and will be looking for a Cappaquigley type season for themselves. The game was even throughout and the first half went in scoreless after few chances. The game came alive just 2 minutes into the second half when Tyler put the champions 1 up with a brilliant strike from outside the box into the bottom left hand corner which left the keeper with no chance. Barely after this pushed hard and really owned the second half. They eventually got their reward with just 2 minutes remaining. A smart shot inside a crowded goalmouth from Cameron Crowe secured a fair draw.
Team Polonia, Swans and Cutters take the silverware!
Champions League Final
Team Polonia Limerick 2-0 Cappaquigley Athletic
Europa League Final
Black Swans 3-2 Bluestreak
Inter-toto Cup Final
Cutters 2-1 Brazuca Legends
(12', 50' David Fitzgerald); (25' Rodrigo)
Champions League Winners - Team Polonia Limerick
Europa League Winners - The Black Swans
Inter-toto Cup Winners - Cutters
Captains Jack Begley (Cutters) Antonio Isidro (Brazuca Legends)
Brazuca Legends
Cutters
Cappaquigley Athletic
Sheffield Thursday
Team Lightning
Mulcair Rovers
FRIDAY NIGHT LEAGUE 2024/25 - SEASON SUMMARY
CUP WINNERS: Team Polonia Limerick
PLATE WINNERS: The Black Swans
SHIELD WINNERS: Cutters
UL Friday Night League Results 2024/25
RESULTS --- 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
13th September 2024 - Matchday 1
7pm Brazuca Legends 2-1 Sheffield Thursday Pitch 1
7pm Barely Athletic 2-0 The Black Swans Pitch 2
8pm Mulcair Rovers 0-3 Cappaquigley Athletic Pitch 1
8pm Wembledines 2-4 Team Polonia Limerick Pitch 2
20th September 2024 - Matchday 2
7pm Sheffield Thursday 3-2 Bluestreak Pitch 1
7pm Mulcair Rovers 0-2 Polonia Limerick Pitch 2
8pm Brazuca Legends 0-3 Team Lightning Pitch 1
8pm Gems FC 0-6 Barely Athletic Pitch 2
27th September 2024 - Matchday 3
7pm Team Lightning 1-0 Team Polonia Limerick Pitch 1
7pm Barely Athletic 0-0 Sheffield Thursday Pitch 2
8pm Wembledines 2-1 Cutters Pitch 1
8pm Bluestreak 9-0 Gems FC Pitch 2
4th October 2024 - Matchday 4
7pm Cutters 3-1 Brazuca Legends Pitch 1
7pm The Black Swans 1-0 Team Lightning Pitch 2
8pm Wembledines 2-2 Mulcair Rovers Pitch 1
8pm Cappaquigley Athletic 2-3 Bluestreak Pitch 2
11th October 2024 - Matchday 5
7pm Cutters 2-4 Sheffield Thursday Pitch 1
7pm Barely Athletic V Mulcair Rovers Pitch 2
8pm Brazuca Legends 1-1 The Black Swans Pitch 1
8pm Team Lightning 6-1 Gems FC Pitch 2
18th October 2024 - Matchday 6
7pm Gems FC 1-6 Cappaquigley Athletic Pitch 1
7pm Wembledines 1-3 Team Lightning Pitch 2
8pm Team Polonia Limerick 2-1 Barely Athletic Pitch 1
8pm Bluestreak 2-1 Brazuca Legends Pitch 2
25th October 2024 - Matchday 7
7pm Brazuca Legends 2-1 Wembledines Pitch 1
7pm Gems FC 1-6 Cutters Pitch 2
8pm Bluestreak 3-1 Polonia Limerick Pitch 1
1st November 2024 - Matchday 8
7pm Sheffield Thursday 0-3 Team Lightning Pitch 1
7pm The Black Swans 2-5 Wembledines Pitch 2
8pm Cutters 1-0 Mulcair Rovers Pitch 1
8pm Brazuca Legends 0-0 Cappaquigley Athletic Pitch 2
8th November 2024 - Matchday 9
6:30pm Cutters 3-2 The Black Swans Pitch 2
7pm Barely Athletic 1-4 Wembledines Pitch 1
8pm Mulcair Rovers 2-1 Bluestreak Pitch 1
15th November 2025 - Matchday 10
7pm Cappaquigley Athletic 2-1 The Black Swans Pitch 1
7pm Team Lightning 1-0 Barely Athletic Pitch 2
8pm Mulcair Rovers 2-2 Sheffield Thursday Pitch 1
8pm Team Polonia Limerick 0-0 Cutters Pitch 2
22nd November 2024 - Matchday 11
7pm Cutters 1-0 Barely Athletic Pitch 1
7pm The Black Swans 1-5 Bluestreak Pitch 2
8pm Team Polonia Limerick 5-2 Brazuca Legends Pitch 1
8pm Gems FC 1-7 Sheffield Thursday Pitch 2
29th November 2024 - Matchday 12
7pm Mulcair Rovers 0-2 Team Lightning Pitch 1
7pm The Black Swans 6-2 Gems FC Pitch 2
8pm Team Polonia Limerick 1-1 Cappaquigley Athletic Pitch 1
10th January 2025 - Matchday 13
7pm Mulcair Rovers 4-0 Gems FC Pitch 1
7pm Cappaquigley Athletic 0-3 Wembledines Pitch 2
8pm Sheffield Thursday 1-5 The Black Swans Pitch 1
8pm Bluestreak 2-4 Barely Athletic Pitch 2
7pm Mulcair Rovers 4-0 Gems FC Pitch 1
7pm Cappaquigley Athletic 0-3 Wembledines Pitch 2
8pm Sheffield Thursday 1-5 The Black Swans Pitch 1
8pm Bluestreak 2-4 Barely Athletic Pitch 2
17th January 2025 - Matchday 14
7pm Wembledines 5-0 Gems FC Pitch 1
7pm Team Polonia Limerick 1-3 Black Swans Pitch 2
8pm Team Lightning 0-0 Cutters Pitch 1
8pm Sheffield Thursday 2-1 Cappaquigley Athletic Pitch
24th January 2025 - Matchday 15
7pm Team Polonia Limerick 5-0 Gems FC Pitch 1
7pm Brazuca Legends 2-1 Mulcair Rovers Pitch 2
8pm Barely Athletic 0-3 Cappaquigley Athletic Pitch 1
8pm Wembledines 1-0 Bluestreak Pitch 2
31st January 2025 - Matchday 16
7pm Barely Athletic 3-1 Brazuca Legends Pitch 1
7pm Cutters 2-3 Cappaquigley Athletic Pitch 2
8pm Team Lightning 0-0 Bluestreak Pitch 1
7th February 2025 - Matchday 17
7pm Cappaquigley Athletic 0-0 Team Lightning Pitch 1
7pm Sheffield Thursday 2-3 Team Polonia Limerick Pitch 2
8pm Gems FC 1-7 Brazuca Legends Pitch 1
8pm Gems FC 1-7 Brazuca Legends Pitch 1
8pm The Black Swans 5-0 Mulcair Rovers Pitch 2
14th February 2025 - Matchday 16
7pm Bluestreak 6-0 Cutters Pitch 1
7pm Wembledines 2-2 Sheffield Thursday Pitch 2
Post-Season
14th February 2025 - Matchday 16
8pm Gems FC 1-2 Mulcair Rovers Pitch 1 (post-season Group C)
8pm Team Lightning 0-1 Team Polonia Limerick Pitch 2 (post-season Group A)
21st February 2025 - Post-Season
7pm Cappaquigley Athletic 3-0 Sheffield Thursday Pitch 1
7pm Cutters 2-4 Black Swans Pitch 2
8pm Barely Athletic 2-1 Brazuca Legends Pitch 1
8pm Team Polonia Limerick 0-2 Bluestreak Pitch 2
28th February 2025 - Post-Season
7pm Cappaquigley Athletic 2-0 The Black Swans Pitch 1
7pm Barely Athletic 1-0 Mulcair Rovers Pitch 2
8pm Team Lightning 3-1 Wembledines Pitch 1
8pm Brazuca Legends 3-1 Gems FC Pitch 2
7th March 2025 - Post-Season
7pm Barely Athletic 7-1 Gems FC Pitch 1
7pm Cutters 0-2 Sheffield Thursday Pitch 2
8pm Team Polonia Limerick 1-1 Wembledines Pitch 1
8pm Team Lightning 3-1 Bluestreak Pitch 2
21st March 2025 - Post-Season
7pm Cappaquigley Athletic 2-2 Cutters Pitch 1
7pm The Black Swans 1-0* Sheffield Thursday Pitch 2 *(w/o)
8pm Wembledines 3-2 Bluestreak Pitch 1
8pm Brazuca Legends 1-0* Mulcair Rovers Pitch 2 *(w/o)
28th March 2025 - Cup Competitions
7pm Pitch 1 Black Swans 3-1 Barely Athletic ELSF
7pm Pitch 2 Team Polonia Limerick 6-1 Wembledines CLSF
8pm Pitch 1 Bluestreak 3-2 Sheffield Thursday ELSF
8pm Pitch 2 Team Lightning 0-0 Cappaquigley Athletic CLSF **Cappa win 5-4 pens
4th April 2025 - Cup Competitions
7pm Pitch 1 Cutters 1-0 Mulcair Rovers ICSF
7pm Pitch 2 Brazuca Legends 4-0 GEMS FC ICSF
8pm Pitch 1 Team Polonia Limerick 2-0 Cappaquigley Athletic CLF
11th April 2025 - Cup Competitions
7pm Pitch 1 Black Swans 3-2 Bluestreak ELF
18th April 2025 - Cup Competitions
7pm Pitch 1 Cutters 2-1 Brazuca Legends ICF
Late drama as Dines comeback secures Champions League spot
Cappaquigley 2-2 Cutters
After we were left with just two games on Friday night, there was to be no shortage of importance as both games had a lot on the line. Cappaquigley who have had a real breakout year thanks to their tireless effort and quality knew a draw would seal them a place in the champions league places. They got off to the perfect start when a fantastic through ball was finished low to go 1 up. Cutters responded in quick fashion and a debit beautiful curling effort from Fionn levelled the tie and the sides went in level. Cutters really put the foot down and after being on top in the first half again looked the more dangerous team to begin the second. They were however undone and went behind again thanks to a superb breakaway goal from the students. Cutters again levelled a few minutes later when Locky found the back of the net. Cutters pushed and pushed for a winner and forced arguably the save of the entire Friday night soccer league campaign when a deflected effort was miraculously tipped over from the Cappa keeper. The game was to finish all square and Cappa secure that all important final spot in the champions league
Bluestreak 2-3 Wembledines
Another drama filled game with huge implications for the post season took place at 8pm where Bluestreak needed just a point to keep their Champions League spot. They got off to the perfect start when Micheal Blake headed home a great delivery to go 1 up. Bluestreak didn’t stop there and just 10 minutes later it was that man Blake again and they were 2 up and had the Champions League post season in sight. Wembledines however had other intentions and just before half time pulled one back when a whipped in corner was headed home to go in 2-1 down at half time. This wasn’t to be the last corner to cause agony for Bluestreak and yet again they were undone by a corner with 10 to go to set up a barrage of attacks from Wembledines for the last 10 minutes. Bluestreak retreated further and further back and had looked to have done enough until the literal last touch of the game. Yet another header from a corner sparked great scenes as Wembledines secured a vital win and their place in the last 4 of the Champions League. Bluestreak will be kicking themselves for not holding on and now instead venture to the Europa League post season
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