Men Seniors: Tralee Dynamos B 1 v 1 Samphires A (Scorer: JJ Prior)
Samphires had to settle for a point away to Tralee Dynamos B after a hard-fought encounter on Saturday evening.
The first half saw us enjoy plenty of possession and create the better chances, but despite controlling much of the play, the breakthrough didn’t come before the interval.
The pressure finally told midway through the second half when JJ Prior capped off a lovely passage of build-up play with a composed finish to give us a deserved lead. From there the game opened up and while Samphires looked to push on, Dynamos snatched an equaliser against the run of play.
We finished strongly and almost found a winner late on, only for the Dynamos keeper pull off a superb save to deny us the 3 points.
It was a performance full of effort and quality, and while we only got 1 point, there were plenty of positives to build on.
Men Seniors: Park B 2 v 1 Samphires B (Scorer: Micheal O’Brien)
We lost out narrowly to a good Park team last Sunday. We started brightly and took the lead but we conceded soon after to leave it 1 all at the half. It was tight all the way through the second half but it was Park who finished stronger and the forced a goal near the end to win the game. A good performance by our lads though and we can look forward to the new season with confidence.
Girls U16s: Samphires 2 v 8 LB Rovers (Scorers: Erin Harty(2))
Our girls hosted a strong LB outfit last Saturday on a windy Autumn day. We played against the wind in the first half, but LB, with some clever play around us and over us, combined with some high quality finishing, went in at half time 7-1 up. Against all logic, we had an excellent second half, were tighter to our opponents all round and didn’t leave such big spaces for LB to exploit. We got our second goal after 10 minutes after Fiadh and Abi combined to play Erin in, and we had many chances but our finishing was not of the quality of our opponents. At the other end we restricted LB’s access to our penalty box, with a back 5 of Blathnaid, Aisling, Ellie and our Centre Back pairing of of Louise and Cora all superb. Our midfield in the second of Ava-Mai, Clodagh and Jessica, ran their socks off to keep us in the game. To play so well in the second half after a disastrous first half was a great credit to the girls. We really must make a great effort to bring that second half performance into our next game.
Boys U15s: LB Rovers A 3 v 2 Samphires B (Scorers: Dara Griffin, Cody Deady)
Our u15 Div 2 team travelled to Ballyduff on Saturday morning to play LB Rovers in our opening league game. We fell behind mid way through first half but pulled one back with a header by Dara Griffin. LB then scored two more goals before the break and we had it all to do in the 2nd half.
We had much of the play in the 2nd half and pulled another one back with a calm finish by Cody Deady. We had numerous chances to get equaliser but luck eluded us.
A lot of positives from first day out. Well done all.
Boys U13s: Samphires A 0 v 3 Killarney Celtic A
Boys U13s: Listowel Celtic B 2 v 2 Samphires B
Girls U12s: Samphires 2 v 3 Killarney Athletic A
COACHING COURSES/SAFRGUARDING
Course Details: Online
Safeguarding 1 | MS Teams
Tuesday, 23rd September | 18:30 – 21:30 |
Minimum Requirements: Garda Vetting through the FAI.
Link: https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/38630642Course Details: In Person
Me & My Ball | Killarney Celtic
Sunday, 28th September | 10:00 – 13:00 | V92 PP38
This course is aimed at coaches working with children aged 5-7. Coaches will learn how to create a fun, inclusive environment that emphasises positive movement, play, & ball skills.
Minimum Requirements: Garda Vetting & Safeguarding 1.
Link: https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/38717475
Course Details: Online
Safeguarding 1 | MS Teams
Tuesday, 7th October | 18:30 – 21:30 |
Minimum Requirements: Garda Vetting through the FAI.
Link: https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/38630795
Course Details: In Person
Fundamentals of Goalkeeping | Killarney Celtic
Thursday, 16th October | 18:30 – 21:30 | V92 PP38
Minimum Requirements: Garda Vetting & Safeguarding 1.
Link: https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/38717946
Course Details: In Person
Me & My Skills | St. Brendan’s Park FC
Sunday, 19th October | 10:00 – 13:00 | V92 V252
This course is aimed at coaches working with children aged 8-11. Coaches will build on the foundations of ‘Me & My Ball’, with further ball mastery & small-sided games to foster creativity.
Minimum Requirements: Garda Vetting & Safeguarding 1.
Link: https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/38717612
Course Details: Online
Safeguarding 1 | MS Teams
Tuesday, 21st October | 18:30 – 21:30 |
Minimum Requirements: Garda Vetting through the FAI.
Link: https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/38630892