15D Cup Final:
Waterford Crystal A 3 - 0 Villa C
The first half was an incredibly close contest with Villa giving a fine account of themselves.
The game was locked 0 0 right up until half-time. Villas defence stood strong with Malachy, James, Eoin, Ben & Jason excellent in keeping out the league champions.
As the game grew older Villa began to attack . Ryan Stringer nearly scored with a free kick that landed on the roof of the net followed by Alex Matveyshyn nearly scoring a header with the next attack. Alex nearly scored twice after this attack. A great solo run was saved by the crystal goalie. Alex was then thwarted by the same keeper after some great attacking play by Villa and a great through ball by Ryan.
We then got through on a few occasions before the half was out but were just short with the final ball. Tight on half time Crystal took the lead after an almighty scramble in the box, the ball deflected into the net from a corner.
Disaster followed when a minute later when a Crystal shot from distance found the back of the net. From being a couple of minutes away from going in 0 0 at half time Villa were 2 0 down after an exceptional display.
We started the half in great fashion and nearly scored through Alex Matveyshyn. Unfortunately the game then went beyond our reach when a Crysyal player unleashed a 30 yard shot that flew in the top corner. A superb goal that no goalkeeper could have saved.
Congrats to Crystal who won their 15th consecutive game and ended up with the league and cup double. The 15 C team can be very proud of their performance. They were superb and a credit to themselves on the day against a very tough opponent.
A great season where you did the club and yourselves proud. Well done lads!!!