On the back of a loss to Limekiln, Allenton looked to get back to winning ways against a Clontarf side who have only tasted victory once all season.
They sported an unrecogniseable side compared to the team that Allenton rolled over 5-0 in the Bedlow Cup only a few weeks back. And they put up more of a fight.
Allenton started brightly, with the midfield duo of Andre and Billy winning the battle early on. It culminated in a ball from Billy to Bobby and from the resulting corner Killian found Jon Redmond at the back post and he duly powered the ball home.
Clontarf rallied and hit the bar, and the ball broke to Bobby who ran 70 yards and pulled the ball back for Alan to tap in.
2 up at half time and the 2nd half was a pretty quiet affair. Allenton had very few chances and with 20 to go, Andrew and Splinter entered the fray for Thomas and Killian.
A very dubious penalty was awarded against Andre and although he went the right way, Kevin was beaten.
Allenton held on comfortably, limiting the visitors to long range efforts.
Another 3 points in the bag and with Francis and Rialto drawing and dropping points keeping Allenton involved in the shake up.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Allenton 2 - 4 Limekiln
Our 2nd defeat of the season came off the back of 5 wins on the bounce - but we hardly deserved better on Saturday.
Limekiln had some tidy players and we had a nightmare all over the pitch - conceding silly goals from open play and then not finishing our chances when they came about.
Clear cut chances came our way and honestly could say we missed at least 4 easy goal chances during the game.
Saying that, its the most we have conceded at home this season, even though we have more clean sheets this year than the whole of last season, we still havent managed one in Dodder Valley.
Not much to say about the game, Bobby scored 2 and although we worked until the finish, it wasnt enough.
Here's hoping we are over the blip and can get back to winning ways this Saturday, at home to Clontarf.
Limekiln had some tidy players and we had a nightmare all over the pitch - conceding silly goals from open play and then not finishing our chances when they came about.
Clear cut chances came our way and honestly could say we missed at least 4 easy goal chances during the game.
Saying that, its the most we have conceded at home this season, even though we have more clean sheets this year than the whole of last season, we still havent managed one in Dodder Valley.
Not much to say about the game, Bobby scored 2 and although we worked until the finish, it wasnt enough.
Here's hoping we are over the blip and can get back to winning ways this Saturday, at home to Clontarf.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Allenton 4 - 2 Sportslink 3rds
A change in scheduled fixtures for both sides as Clontarf and Limekiln needed postponements, Allenton went into the game playing at home in the league for the first time in nearly a month, and hit the ground running.
Mick won a penalty early and converted, followed by Thomas scoring after a ball over the top. Bobby was flagged for offside when looked on and then Mick converted from an Andre corner and Allenton lead 3-0 and looked home and dry.
Before half-time some confusion allowed Sportslink to gain a lifeline, although that should have been put out when Andre blazed over.
Rob was removed from the action and Barry stepped in at centre-half and won everything in the air, with Mark dropping in at right full and Killian returning on the left.
3-1 at halftime and still looking comfortable, Allenton decided to take the foot off and allowed the away side a soft goal, which barely trundled over the line.
Richie came on for Mick and Allenton had numerous chances, with Billy, Bobby and Marc Gahan coming close and Jon Redmonds trademark thunderbolt was charged down.
With Sportslink pressing, A ball over the top saw Bobby through and he slotted it past the Sportslink keeper to finish the game off....
Mick won a penalty early and converted, followed by Thomas scoring after a ball over the top. Bobby was flagged for offside when looked on and then Mick converted from an Andre corner and Allenton lead 3-0 and looked home and dry.
Before half-time some confusion allowed Sportslink to gain a lifeline, although that should have been put out when Andre blazed over.
Rob was removed from the action and Barry stepped in at centre-half and won everything in the air, with Mark dropping in at right full and Killian returning on the left.
3-1 at halftime and still looking comfortable, Allenton decided to take the foot off and allowed the away side a soft goal, which barely trundled over the line.
Richie came on for Mick and Allenton had numerous chances, with Billy, Bobby and Marc Gahan coming close and Jon Redmonds trademark thunderbolt was charged down.
With Sportslink pressing, A ball over the top saw Bobby through and he slotted it past the Sportslink keeper to finish the game off....
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Ballymount 0 - 2 Allenton
Back to a league fixture after 3 consecutive cup matches, Allenton faced off against a Ballymount side who were looking to bounce back after a heavy defeat to Tymon Park neighbours Huddleboard.
The home side had a number of chances in the game, and passed the ball around nicely, as Allenton struggled to get out of first gear for the whole game.
It didnt stop the away side from taking all 3 points with Barry scoring from an Andre corner and Billy and Jon Redmond combining for the latter to blast one in the bottom corner from the edge of the box.
Allenton had a number of chances but in the end were lucky to escape against a side who on their day, look quite comfortable and could give most in the division something to think about.
Another league fixture beckons this weekend with a home fixture against Clontarf, who should be looking for revenge from the 5-0 defeat inflicted by Allenton in the Bedlow Cup 2 weeks ago.
The home side had a number of chances in the game, and passed the ball around nicely, as Allenton struggled to get out of first gear for the whole game.
It didnt stop the away side from taking all 3 points with Barry scoring from an Andre corner and Billy and Jon Redmond combining for the latter to blast one in the bottom corner from the edge of the box.
Allenton had a number of chances but in the end were lucky to escape against a side who on their day, look quite comfortable and could give most in the division something to think about.
Another league fixture beckons this weekend with a home fixture against Clontarf, who should be looking for revenge from the 5-0 defeat inflicted by Allenton in the Bedlow Cup 2 weeks ago.
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