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Ely Woodlawn FC v VEC FC

A point a piece was likely a fair result in the Sportslink Complex today with the home side completing their comeback with the last kick of the game in the 96th minute. The travelling Terenure men will be disappointed having earned a 2-nil lead in the first half thanks to a lot of hard work and a touch of opportunism. Paddy Cook opened the scoring with some perfectly executed quick thinking, lobbing the home keeper from 40 yards. Soon afterwards Pat Meghen doubled the lead with a powerful half volley into the roof of the net.

The second half saw Ely increase their intensity and begin to look a consistent threat on the front foot. Pulling one back on the hour mark, momentum looked to be with the home side. However, VEC held out well for the following 30mins and looked to have secured the 3 points when Colly Power saved an 89th minute penalty. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be, as a last gasp ball over the top caught the VEC defence off-guard and Ely nabbed an equaliser in the ensuing chaos.

A tough and competitive game of football, one very much divided into two halves, ending 2-2.

VEC FC v Blackforge FC

Having been promoted back into the Premier Division, it was a tall order to meet the current champions in Terenure on a dull Wednesday evening. And so it turned out, as the visitors scored in the 35th minute followed by a second on the stroke of half-time. It was a real uphill battle when they got their third goal just 8 minutes into the second half, and while we failed to seriously threaten their goal, every player gave it their best, particularly Colly Power who was arguably VEC’s m-o-t-m with some great saves. On a side note, It was baffling to see a former professional footballer with 9 international caps, as well as former League of Ireland players playing junior football for Blackforge FC in the UCFL!

Rialto FC v VEC FC

A lovely header by Neill Love from a corner just before half-time gave us the lead. But it was short-lived as the home team equalised from the penalty spot just 3 minutes into the second half. 4 minutes later, a beautiful strike from Neill flew into the top corner for his 2nd score, only for Rialto to equalise once again immediately after and then go ahead with a scrambled goal in the 72nd minute. In the 90+3rd minute, with us pushing forward, they took advantage to slot home a 4th.

VEC FC v Coolock Village FC

A goal from Alonso Houlihan in the 16th minute of this double-header (League & Shield) set us on the way to a comfortable 3-0 win today. Jay Hester’s goal two minutes into the 2nd half was followed by Jordan Howard’s 85th minute strike, making it 12 points from our last 4 league games. [Pic: celebrations after second goal].