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YOUGHAL UNITED AFCGirls U14 Soccer Youghal Utd 6 - Avondale Utd 2Youghal Utd moved to second place in the table after this comprehensivevictory at Ardrath Park. This was the first time this seasonthat Youghal could draw from a full squad of players and itshowed in a dominant display. Youghal spurned a number ofopportunities early on in the game before finally breaching thetough Avondale rearguard marshaled by the excellent AislingFitzgerald. From Holly Twomey’s short corner Rachel Galvinreturned the ball first time to the striker whose excellent crossfound Rachel Geary unmarked inside the area. Rachel controlledsuperbly before slotting the ball home into the net. For almost theentire half, Youghal pressed for a second. Holly Twomey continuedto torment Avondale down the right assisted by the outstandingClaire Keniry with Amy Benaim, Rachel Geary and RachelGalvin all having chances to extend the lead. Avondale’s resiliencewas rewarded shortly before the break when a fortunate reboundoff the referee fell to Avondale forward Jane ? who finishedsuperbly. Despite the 1-1 scoreline, Youghal had a superb firsthalf playing their best football of the season. That form continuedearly after the break when Holly Twomey cut in from the right,beating two defenders and a great pass found Amy Benaim. Amy’sfirst-time attempt got caught under her feet and when the ballsquirmed loose Rachel Geary again pounced to make it 2-1 wit alooping effort. Rachel Galvin then made it 3-1 again from a HollyTwomey assist. However, plucky Avondale caused nerves in theYoughal ranks when Aisling Fitzgerald struck from distance toscore a beautiful goal, reducing the deficit to 3-2. With AllyMcCormack’s influence growing down the Avondale right thegame was now in the balance. With Youghal visibly tiringAvondale pressed for an equaliser with the influential AislingFitzgerald pushing into midfield. All of Youghal’s backline stoodfirm and their commitment allowed Rachel Galvin to score a furthertwo goals for Youghal to break Avondale’s resolve. Her firstcame courtesy of a slight deflection. Set up by Holly Twomey hershot from the edge of the area spun inside the right post. The number7 added a second and needed no assistance as she outran thevisitor’s defence and struck an unstoppable shot beyond thedespairing keeper. The game now looked safe at 5-2 but greatcredit to Avondale who continued to test Youghal’s resolutedefence. A brilliant interchange of passing between Rachel Galvin,Claire Keniry and Holly Twomey should have resulted in anotherscore but Holly’s well placed effort beat both the keeper and thepost. Youghal scored a sixth with the last kick of the game whenEmma Varney’s low, hard cross was turned in by the tireless AmyBenaim. A great performance that saw hard work matched by greatpassing and finishing to collect a well-deserved three points.Squad: Stephanie Fitzgerald, Sarah Roche, Katie Manning,Marie-Louise Keane, Jen Geary, Rachel Galvin, Rachel Geary,Claire Keniry, Emily Roche, Holly Twomey, Amy Benaim, EllenBenaim, Emma Varney, Lynda Galvin.YOUGHAL ATHLETIC CLUB(Sponsored by Youghal Credit Union)The following are the results and up coming fixtures of YoughalAthletic Club:The only result worth mentioning this week must be the worldfamous Ballycotton 10. On a very good day for running, nice andmild over 2400 runners got to the start line. First home was SergivCiobanu of Clonliffe Harriers in a time of 49.36. First lady homewas Cork girl Lizzie Lee (of Leevale AC) in a time of 58.48. Asthere was a load of Youghal athletes too many to mention I justpicked out a few good results. Our fist athlete home was NoelCurtin finishing in the top 100 and breaking the hour mark in atime of 59.30. Also breaking the hour mark was Martin O'Brienin a time of 59.53. Unfortunately they just missed out on the top100 lucrative t-shirts. Our first lady home was Niamh Walsh in atime 105.43. Also well done to William O'Mahony whose completedhis 34th Ballycotton 10. I was trying make out his averagetime over the 34 years which is impressive but I gave up. So welldone to all the other athletes and the stewards on the day for a jobvery well done. On Sunday March the 13th under the Cork BHAArules you had the 5k Fota Island road race in Fota/Carrigtwohill.This race was always held up in the Mahon area and this is the firsttime it is getting held in Fota and they got a very good sunny day,results on the next issue.Our prestigious athlete of the month for February was a very closebetween a lot of athletes but the man who battled most for thisaward was Mossie Cahill. He mightn't have the performances ofthe month like other athletes but for his over all dedication andcommitment both on and off the road, his organisation in gettingathletes to races, people to training and encouraging other athletes.The next time I am in a race with you and I catch up with you Iwill give you your prize.Here are the upcoming fixtures:- On Thursday the 17th Marchat 11.00 am (Paddy's day) you have the Ballinhassig 4 mile roadrace in conjunction with the Rising Sun AC. On the followingSunday (20th March) also at 11.00am under Cork BHAA Rulesyou have the Janssen 4 mile road race in Little Island or as thoseof us working up there call it "the Island". On Sunday the 27thmarch at 12.30 pm you have the Mallow 10 mile road race, thirdin the Spring Classic Series. Looking forward to April on Sundaythe 3rd you have a nice 10k road race in the Lee Road/StraightRoad in conjunction with UCC. On the 15th of April, the eveningswill be truly getting brighter when the first race of Ger Wileyseries will start with the Marine climb.Then on Sunday the 22ndof May don't forget the 10k Emer Casey road race in Youghal at1.30. This is a very important race to raise funds and highlightawareness of the early detection of ovarian cancer. Looking at thefacts there seems to be an 80% chance of curing this disease if theysucceed with early detection through their studies and there is onlya 15% chance of curing this cancer if it is not detected early as itgoes by it's name "the silent Killer". So if you were told you'dhave an 80% chance of winning the Lotto tomorrow everybodywould be out doing it and at the end of the day that's only money!So why not run, walk or jog on the 22nd of May and in doing sohelp this vital cause and help yourself by becoming more activeand if you enjoy it why not join our running club in preparation forthe race and stay with us and enjoy, training and some more racesduring the year.Be safe and be seen and watch the pot holes and remember thehibernation period is over for some of you - ye know who ye are!KILLEAGH/INCH PLAYGROUNDFUNDRAISERThe above committee are hosting a table quiz in theHalfway Bar on Friday, 25th March at 8pm. Table of 4 -€30.00. Cash and spot prizes. Please support.It is hoped to commence work on the playgroundin April.YOUGHAL TENNIS CLUBSpring Doubles Tournament The spring doubles tournament isongoing with some great competitive matches going down to thewire. A reminder to all players that the final round of matchesmust be played by Thursday 24th. The finals will take place onThursday 31st March.Junior Tennis Junior coaching is ongoing for the next six weekswith professional coach Martin Cusack. Anyone interested incoaching should contact Linda 087-6754337 or Caroline 086-1722047. Junior tennis sessions continue every Saturday morningat 11am. Beginners and new members are most welcome.New Members Quite a nember of people have availed of themembership deal for new members. We are delighted to welcomeaboard so many new members and look forward to many morenew members for the 2011/2012 tennis year. Any one interestedin joining the club should contact John 087-7672136 or Frank086-8406848.Membership reminder We would like to remind all players thatmembership must be fully paid up to avail of coaching sessionsand use of the courts.