When you analyse this game, how we lost is perplexing and frustrating! We had numerous chances to score, but failed due to poor execution and bad luck! And, of course Coolock took one of their two real chances in the game, with a sweet strike from Dermot Blaine in the 32nd minute.
Debutants tonight! Ben, Christian & Conor. Welcome on board!
Coolock Village FC v VEC FC
A game that could have gone either way! We came from behind twice to draw level and bring this cup match to extra time in absolutely horrendous conditions in the AUL. With sheeting rain non stop, Oisín Kinsella’s sweet free-kick in the 42nd minute cancelled out the home team’s scrappy goal 12 minutes earlier. They restored their lead from a corner kick in the 75th minute, before Joey Byrne levelled matters 10 minutes later. Unfortunately, Coolock scored the winner just 2 minutes into extra time, knocking us out of the Challenge Cup. Our lads were out on their feet by the end of a courageous performance!