ITT Dublin Futsal

IT Tallaght Dublin were hit by futsal fever this week when they hosted a successful one-day tournament at the National Basketball Arena.

After two exciting groups produced plenty of thrills, the final was a real cracker as Trev's Army ran out 6-5 winners over Galacticos.

Galacticos won Group A with three straight victories, conceding just one goal en route to the final. Their side was made up of Adam Behan (GK), Michael Isichei, Colm Corcoran, Robert McDonagh, John Mullane, Neil Mulvey, Ian Ellis and Craig Donoghue.

Trev's Army came out of a tense Group B, which featured three teams. All three sides won one game but Trev's Army clinched top spot on goal difference after Ian Cronin secured a 1-0 win for Dynamo Chicken Kiev with ten seconds left of their clash with All-Stars, who had been denied by a string of saves from impressive goalkeeper Ian Donnelly.

The final saw Isichei put Galacticos 1-0 up but a double from Stevie Nicholl put Trev's Army in control. Ellis responded and Isichei added another to restore Galacticos lead but a Nicholl free-kick whizzed home just before the break to make it 3-3.

Trev's Army started the second half on fire and a double from Sean Ward and another Nicholl finish made it 6-3 in their favour. Remarkably Isichei and Colm Corcoran responded for Galacticos but they just couldn't carve out an equaliser.

The winning squad was: Stephen Larkin (GK), Trevor Boyle, Declan Hoare, Ciaran O'Carroll, Sean Ward, John Ward, Stevie Nicholl, James Fox, David Feighery.

Results

Group A - Galacticos 3 Rovers 1; Things Could Get Messi 2 A Few Billys 0; Galacticos 4 Things Could Get Messi 0; Rovers 3 A Few Billys 1; Galacticos 4 A Few Billys 0; Rovers 2 Things Could Get Messi 2.

Group B - Trev's Army 1 All-Stars 2; Trev's Army 3 Dynamo Chicken Kiev 0; All-Stars 0 Dynamo Chicken Kiev 1.

Final - Trev's Army 6 Galacticos 5.

- Stephen Finn (Via Email from Tim O'Connor)

UMBRO CUFL Division 2 Semi Final Draw

Tipperary Institute v Dun Laoire AIDT

Tallaght IT “C” v Drogheda Institute F.E.

SEMI-FINALS TO BE PLAYED WEDNESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2009

15 minutes each way extra time + penalties if necessary

NO CANCELLATIONS

Via email from Paul Brady

UMBRO CUFL Premier League Quarter Final Draw

University College Dublin v Queens University Belfast

Athlone IT v University College Cork/ C.S.N.

Letterkenny IT v IT Sligo

University of Limerick V ITT Dublin

FIXTURE TO BE PLAYED WEDNESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2009

15 Minutes each way extra time + Penalties if necessary

NO CANCELLATIONS

Via Email from Paul Brady.

UMBRO CUFL Division 1 Semi Finals Draw

Wnrs 1st Division South v Colaiste Ide “B” / South West College

Sallynoggin College F.E. v Athlone IT

SEMI-FINALS TO BE PLAYED WEDNESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2009

15minutes each way extra time + penalties if necessary

NO CANCELLATIONS

Via Email from Paul Brady

FAQS Regarding CFAI Cup competitions

From: Paddy Gleeson [mailto:paddyg2001@yahoo.com]
Sent: 18 November 2008 18:26
To: Michael Cox

Lads, Just a few quick reminders, I will be responsible for all CFAI Cups competitions for 08/09. As all first rounds are to commence this week i have a few requests to make.I have recieved FAQS in the last few days and wanted everone to be aware of the procedures. The majority of the rules are the same as the league. However these are a few questions and answers 1.Whos responsibility is it to report the result? It is the responsibility of the home team to email me( to this address) the result within 24hours of the match ending. 2 Where do we sent the match card?.Can you send the match card to Paddy Gleeson, Colaiste Stiofain Naofa, Tramore Rd, Cork within 48hours of the match ending. 3. What happens in the event of the match ending a draw? In the event of extra time 15mins each way will be played, following that a peno shootout (5penos each, followed by sudden death) 4.How many subs can we use? You can use 5 substitutes from a list of 7. 5. Do we need 3 officals? You are required to have 3 officals for all Umbro Cup games. 6. What match card do we use? You can use the online match card for the Umbro Colleges & Universities league ( Just note its a cup game on the front page) 7. Do we have to use Umbro Balls? It is a requirement that all teams use Umbro match balls for all league & cup competitions 8. Do we go into the plate if we loose in round 2 of a cup? No, only teams that loose in round 1 will go into the Umbro Plate 9. Do we go into the plate if we got a bye in round 1 and loose that 1st game? No only teams that loose in round 1 go into the plate. Should you have any further queries regarding the Cup Competitions just drop me an email or contact me at 021 4961020 Mr. Patrick Gleeson ( CFAI Competitions Coordinator)

Premier East Relegation Play Offs

Trinity College Dublin V RCSI
NUI Maynooth V Dublin City University

Fixtures to be played 19th November.
Extra time 15 minutes each way + penalties if necessary

Umbro CUFL - Premier East Playoffs

Dublin IT “A” v IT Tallaght
Grangegorman, Dublin
Wednesday 26th November @ 1.30pm

University College Dublin v Colaiste Ide
Sportscentre, UCD
Wednesday 26th November @ 1.30pm

UMBRO CUFL 2008/09 - Results Series 4

RESULTS 12TH NOVEMBER 2008

Premier South:
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa 2-2 Cork IT
University College Cork 0-0 University of Limerick
IT Tralee 1-0 Waterford IT

Premier North:
Queens University Belfast 0-0 Magee College

Premier West:
NUI Galway 2-4 GMIT Galway
IT Carlow 3-4 IT Sligo

Division 1 South B:
University of Limerick ‘B’ off Mary Immaculate College – 24th November

Division 1 West:
Athlone IT ’B’ 4-1 GMIT Letterfrack
GMIT Castlebar 0-0 IT Sligo ‘B’

Division 1 East A:
DIT ‘B’ 2-4 Sallynoggin College of FE
Inchicore College 4-1 NCI

Division 1 East B:
DBS off Fermanagh College of FE - Monday 17th November
IT Blanchardstown 0-3 ITT Dublin ‘B’

Division 2 South :
Tipperary Institute 4-3 IT Tralee “B”
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa ‘B’ 1-1 IT Tralee “B” – Monday 10th November
St. John’s Central College 1-0 IT Carlow – Wexford

Division 2 Dublin South :
St. Patrick’s College, Carlow 1-3 Dunlaoire AIDT
DCFE 4-2 Senior College Dun Laoghaire
Rathmines college 9-3 DBS

Division 2 Dublin North:
IT Tallaght ‘C’ 1-1 IT Blanchardstown ‘B’
NCI ‘B’ 3-1 Griffith College
DIT ‘C’ 2-1 Mater Dei Institute


www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cufl

CUFL Registrations - Final Deadline

24 October 2008
Please note that the deadline for player registration is the 31st of October.
If your College/University has not sent all the mandatory fields required for a player they won't be eligible to play.

Please note: the new field for “Team” must also be filled in – be it first, b or c. If your institute has only one team, please disregard this new form. Please include the name of the College or University in the name of document when you save the excel file to be sent back to us.
Please click updated registration sheet and guidelines for completion to download the forms.

Please send all registrations to:
claire.edmond@fai.ie
paul.brady@fai.ie
carlos.lopez@fai.ie
gerard.dunne@fai.ie

All e-mail addresses are cc’d above.
Kind Regards,
Claire Redmond
Administrator
Grassroots & Women's Unit
Football Association of Ireland
T: +353 1 8999566
F: +353 1 8999505
E: claire.redmond@fai.ie
http://www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/cfai/news/item/88/cufl-registrations-final-deadline/

CUFL Results Series 3

Premier South:
University of Limerick 13-2 Cork IT
IT Tralee 2-1University College Cork

Premier North:
Queens University Belfast 3-1 Ulster University Jordanstown

Premier West:
NUI Galway 2-2 Athlone IT

Premier East A:
DIT ‘A’ 3-2 Dublin City University
Colaiste Ide 1-1 Trinity College Dublin

Premier East B:
Royal Coll. Of Surgeons 2-4 IT Tallaght
University Coll. Dublin 4-2 NUI Maynooth

Division 1 South A:
Waterford IT ‘B’ 0-2 IT Carlow ‘B’

Division 1 South B:
Garda College 4-1 Limerick IT
University of Limerick ‘B’ V Mary Immaculate College – 12th November

Division 2 South:
St. John’s Central College 1-1 Tipperary Institute

Division 2 North:
Cavan Institute 1-8 Drogheda Institute of Further Education
IT Dundalk 3-0 St. Pat’s College Dublin

Division 2 Dublin South:
Dunlaoire AIDT 4-3 DCFE

Division 2 Dublin North:
Griffith College 2-1 Mater Dei Institute

CFAI website updated

As you can see, we've updated the CFAI website. We've tried to concentrate on enabling members and the committee to submit content more easily (via email) and presenting it on the front page. Rather than build components into our site, we've tried to use external component websites where possible:
- Flickr is being used to host our photo archives.
- Blogger is being used to host our News Archives
- We've introduced a new Forum where members can comment on anything football related (within reason).
- We're connecting to http://www.thirdlevelfootball.ie/ for the league
- We're connecting to League Republic for the Cup fixtures and results.

Comments and feedback welcome in the forum.

Regards
Mike

Photos from Launch of ThirdLevelFootball.ie

Photos taken from the launch of the new website, with the guest of honour Irish Manager Trapatoni.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cfai/sets/72157608241660864/

Third Level Match Cards

Please note that all match cards must be returned to the FAI Domestic Football Department within 3 days of a match taking place. I have attached a soft copy originally sent to you on the 3rd October for your attention. I will also forward hard copy match cards today.

Regards,

Paul Brady, FAI

Division 2 South: Tipperary Institute 3-0 CSN B

Tipperary Institute

(Scorers: D Rencontre 5, 55, David Brophy 12)

Colaiste Stiofan Naofa B

Joe, Bob and Tony meet Trap n John MD.

Registration Forms

From: Claire Redmond [mailto:Claire.Redmond@fai.ie]
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 3:30 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients
Subject: Registration Forms

Hi All,

Can I ask you to please save your player registration forms as the name of your college team (eg UCD A) before sending them in.

Kind Regards,

Claire Redmond

Administrator

Grassroots & Women's Unit

Football Association of Ireland

T: +353 1 8999566

F: +353 1 8999505

E: claire.redmond@fai.ie

Umbro CUFL 2008/09 - Series 2

FAI UMBRO CUFL 2008/09
Premier South:
Cork IT 0-1 University College Cork
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa V IT Tralee - 16th October
University of Limerick 1-1 Waterford IT

Premier North:
Letterkenny IT 2-1 Queens University Belfast
Magee College – W/O V Ulster University Coleraine – SCR.
Ulster University Jordanstown – Idle

Premier West:
Athlone IT 1-1 IT Sligo
IT Carlow 2-0 NUI Galway
GMIT Galway – Idle

Premier East A:
DIT ‘A’ 1-1 Colaiste Ide
Trinity College Dublin 4-0 Dublin City University

Premier East B:
IT Tallaght 1-1 NUI Maynooth
University College Dublin 3-1 Royal College of Surgeons

Division 1 South A:
IT Carlow ‘B’ 3-0 Cork IT ‘B’
Cork College of Commerce 2-7 Waterford IT ‘B’

Division 1 South B:
University of Limerick ‘B’ V Garda College – 0FF
Mary Immaculate College V Limerick IT – Abandoned

Division 1 West:
IT Sligo ‘B’ – W/O V GMIT Galway ‘B’ - SCR
GMIT Letterfrack V Athlone IT ‘B’ - OFF
GMIT Castlebar – Idle

Division 1 East A:
Sallynoggin College of FE 7-3 Inchicore College
Bray Institute of FE 0-9 NCI
DIT ‘B’ – Idle

Division 1 East B:
South West College (Fermanagh) 1-1 IT Blanchardstown
Colaiste Ide ‘B’ V ITT Dublin ‘B’ – 16TH October
DBS – Idle

Division 2 South :
Tipperary Institute 3-0 Colaiste Stiofain Naofa ‘B’
St. John’s Central College V IT Carlow – Wexford – 12th November

Division 2 North:
Drogheda Institute of FE 2-1 IT Dundalk
St. Pat’s College Dublin v Cavan Institute – 12th November

Division 2 Dublin South :
Dunlaoire AIDT V DCFE
St. Patrick’s College, Carlow 4-2 Rathmines College
DBS V Senior College Dun Laoghaire

Division 2 Dublin North:
Griffith College 0-5 IT Tallaght ‘C’
Mater Dei Institute 0-3 IT Blanchardstown ‘B’
DIT ‘C’ 2-6 NCI ‘B’

Umbro CUFL 2008/09 - Series 1

FAI UMBRO CUFL 2008/09

Premier South:
Waterford IT 1-0 Colaiste Stiofain Naofa
University of Limerick V Cork IT - 22nd October
IT Tralee V University College Cork - 22nd October

Premier North:
Letterkenny IT – W/O v Ulster University Coleraine - SCR
Queens University Belfast v Ulster University Jordanstown – 22nd October
Magee College – Idle

Premier West:
NUI Galway v Athlone IT – 22nd October
GMIT Galway 2-2 IT Carlow
IT Sligo – Idle

Premier East A:
DIT ‘A’ v Dublin City University - 22nd October
Colaiste Ide v Trinity College Dublin – 22nd October

Division 1 South A:
Cork College of Commerce 6-1 Cork IT ‘B’
Waterford IT ‘B’ v IT Carlow ‘B’- 22nd October

Division 1 South B:
Garda College v Limerick IT 22nd October 2008
University of Limerick ‘B’ v Mary Immaculate College

Division 1 West:
GMIT Galway ‘B’ - SCR v GMIT Castlebar – W/O
Athlone IT ‘B’ 1-1 IT Sligo ‘B’
GMIT Letterfrack – Idle

Division 1 East A:
DIT ‘B’ 1-3 Inchicore College
Sallynoggin College of Further Education 5-1 Bray Institute of Further Education
NCI – Idle

Division 1 East B:
Fermanagh College of Further Education off Colaiste Ide ‘B’- Re-fixed Monday 13th October
DBS 2-0 IT Blanchardstown
ITT Dublin ‘B’ – Idle

Division 2 South :
IT Carlow- Wexford 2-2 Colaiste Stiofain Naofa ‘B’
St. John’s Central College v Tipperary Institute - 22nd October

Division 2 North:
Cavan Institute – 22nd October V Drogheda Institute of Further Education
IT Dundalk v St. Pat’s College Dublin - 22nd October

Division 2 Dublin South :
Senior College Dun Laoghaire 5-1 St. Patrick’s College, Carlow
DCFE 8-2 DBS
Rathmine College 0-5 Dunlaoire AIDT

Division 2 Dublin North:
IT Tallaght ‘C’ 8-1 NCI ‘B’
Griffith College v Mater Dei Institute – 22nd October
IT Blanchardstown ‘B’ 0-2 DIT ‘C’

Launch of CUFL and Football Facilitators

On Thursday 16th October 2008 from 5.15pm to 6pm we will be launching the following:
· the Colleges and Universities Football League
· the new website www.thirdlevelfootball.ie
· the Third Level Football Facilitators
· the nine FAI female scholarship recipients
These launches will take place in the Arena Sports Bar in the University of Limerick.
Stephen Griffin, FAI Football Facilitator for University of Limerick will have a women’s futsal event on from 5-6pm and an 11v11 mens game in the bowl pitch.
Giovanni Trapattoni, John Delaney and Packie Bonner will hopefully be attending the launch.
Can you email me back if you wish to attend this launch please.

Any questions please contact me,
Regards

Gerard Dunne
National Coordinator for Schools, Colleges and Universities,
Football Association of Ireland,
National Sports Campus,
Abbotstown,
Dublin 15
M: +353 87 2073815
T: +353 1 8999500
E: gdunne@fai.ie
From: Gerard Dunne [mailto:GDunne@fai.ie] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 5:00 PMTo: undisclosed-recipientsSubject: Launch of CUFL and Football Facilitators

Soccer Scholarships Presentation Opportunity

The FAI Schools Boys’ Interprovincial Tournament will take place from 10 – 12 October 2008 in Leah Victoria Park, Tullamore.

Please see the following fixtures below:

Friday 10th October
5.00pm Leinster v Connacht
6.30pm Munster v Ulster
Saturday 11th October
2.00pm Draw will be made on Friday evening
3.30pm Draw will be made on Friday evening
Sunday 12th October (Venue to be confirmed)
10.00am TBC
11.00am TBC

I have an opportunity for you to present information on soccer scholarships in your institution to the boys involved (16 per province) in Athlone Springs Hotel from 10-11am. Can you reply to me by return email by Monday 6th October 1pm if you would like to make a presentation. Further information will then be provided re requirements etc.

Regards,

Gerard Dunne
National Coordinator for Schools, Colleges and Universities,
Football Association of Ireland,
National Sports Campus,
Abbotstown,
Dublin 15
M: +353 87 2073815
T: +353 1 8999500
E: gdunne@fai.ie

Wilmington Hammerheads 1 - 5 CFAI

Match Report: Niall Kelleher

The Irish students finished their tour of North Carolina with an emphatic victory against the local side the Wilmington Hammerheads. The College’s team started with a burst showing promise after their previous encounters over the past week and following on from their performance against UNCAW.

The Irish students came close to having the perfect start with a C Bargarry free was headed of the line. S Roache then came close to with a free kick but went over the crossbar only just. C Fahy seemed to everywhere, causing havoc on the pith this time being partnered by the ever dangerous J Tierney.

The Irish lads got the break through when C Fahy latched onto a wayward back pass to leave himself one on one with the Hammerheads keeper. He then put himself in contention for Goal of the tour when he lobbed the keeper to set the Irish team on their way. C Fahy then found himself with the ball the ball again after another opportunist intercept and this time rounded the Wilmington keeper to square the ball for his stricking partner J Tierney who slotted home.

The American side then had a couple of attack which demanded the Irish keeper to be on his toe’s. The half ended with an Irish team playing open expansive football to leave their Coach Liam Murphy optimistic going into the second half.

The Irish students Kept the pressure on in the second half with C Fahy nearly slotting home after beating two defenders but the Wilmington Keeper did well to save. Fahy was again on the mark when he slotted home from a C Green cross to leave the Irish students three up. The Hammerheads then clawed back one to leave the spectators with an enjoyable half hour of football.

The Irish Students bounced back to with a J Molloy strick which beat the Wilmington keeper. The tie then was finished with a crossed ball for the right and and was slotted home to leave the Irish lads well in control to coast to the end. The game was a very enjoyable encounter and proved to be a great end to th CFAI’s tour of North Carolina. The next fixture will be against the Universities representative team on 16th of April.

UNC Willmington 1 - 3 CFAI

Match Report: Niall Kelleher

The game was played in UNCAW’s ground under lights and with conditions perfect for the encounter. The Irish colleges started well and esured that the game was going to be played at a fast pace. The Irish boys came close in the first five minutes with a volley from J Tierney. The Irish lads got off the mark after ten minutes when a cross from P Doohan was headed into the path of the advancing C Fahy who shot past the Wilmington keeper.

A shot from S Roache was tipped over the cross bar by the Wilmington keeper There was further saves by the Wilmington keeper from J Tierney and S Roache who was doing his best to keep his side in the game but the Irish students ended the first half with the advantage going into the second half.

The Irish students started the second half with the same resolve as the first half.


Colin Fahy was making runs which was putting the opposition’s defence under pressure to keep the Irish students from adding to their tally. The Irish eventually got added to their tally when C Green found C Fahy who laid the ball on to A o Sullivan who bravely took on the Wilmington and shot to curl the ball around the keeper. Wilmington then seemed to up their pace with chances being saved by G Philpot.

The Irish boys put the tie beyond the grasp of their American counterparts when a C Green again found the ever present C Fahy, who drove the ball home despite the best efforts of the Wilmington keeper. The Wilmington side then uped the pace of their game and missed some chances due to the efforts of the Irish keeper, but hit the mark to finish when their center forward slotted past the Irish keeper. The game was played at a fast pace with the Irish boys working hard to give an overall good team performance.

CFAI: J McGuinness,( Garry Phillpot 45) J Enright, 7 D McEvoy,B McCarthy (M Cowm an 45), S O Leary, S Roache C Bargarry, J Tierney(P Doohan 60), C Green, T Kiely (A O Sullivan), C Fahy,

Campbell University 2 - 3 CFAI

Match Report: Niall Kelleher

The game was played under lights at the Fighting Camels home groud The game started at a furious pace with The Irish keeper saving after 5 min. Both sides traded playes with the Irish students hitting the mark from a free kick from D mcEvoy which was headed home by B

McCarthy who beat the Campbells Keeper to the ball. Campbell University and the Colleges had close chances saved by both keepers with T Kiely and J Tierney coming the closest. Campbell got their reward when a cross from the left side of the field skidded past the Irish defence to be guided home by the Campbell’s center forward.

On the thirty fifth minute the Irish students had the ball saved off the line when C Green crossed to the head of C Fahy. The Irish students got their reward for pushing hard when B McCrathy stepped up to head home his second from a T Kiely corner which left the Irish students with the advantage going into the second half.

The second half started with Campbell University pushing forward and were rewarded when D McEvoy unluckily guided the ball into his own net. C Fahy then had a chance to put the Irish Students ahead but the Keeper saved to keep Campbell with sight of the Irish Students.

The American students then started to push forward trying to get the winner. The Irish team then were counter attacking which gave the spectators a thrilling half hour of football. The Irish students had chances from C Fahy saved by the keeper who kept his team in contention. A shot from R O Hanlon was again saved by the Americans Keeper.

J McGuinness had a busy period in the Irish Goal during this period of the game. The Irish students then scored with a wonder goal from J Tierney who picked up a slack pass in his own half. Tierney then dribbled from his own half to the Americans sides box and shot home from the right into the bottom left of the American goal.

The American side then tied to pull back but time was on the Irish College’s side and held on to win the encounter. The spectators were entertained by both sides who gave two determined performances of which the Irish Students came out on top due to a superb goal by J Tierney.


CFAI: J McGuinness, J Enright, D McEvoy,B McCarthy, S O Leary(R o Hanlon 70), Paul Doolan, C Bargarry, J Tiernry, C Green(G O Leidhin 72), T Kiely(M cowman 77) , C Fahy.

University of North Carolina 3 - 2 CFAI

Match Report: Niall Kelleher

The Irish colleges got off to a great start with a pass from T Kiely to R O Hanlon who drove the ball into the UNCA’s goal mouth where it was cleared off the line by the UNCA’s left back Loyd.

The University students attacked with UNCA’S Loyd just running out of space on the end line and hitting the Irish students left post. Both side traded plays for the next few minutes until a through ball from John Tierney caught the opposing defence off guard to leave T Kiely through but the UNCA’s defence recovered well to stop the Irish student from hitting the mark.

T Kiely then picked up a clearance from UNCA’s keeper and shot home from thirty Yards to put the Irish students into the lead. The second came from a run from a Ciarain Green who passed the ball to a waiting John Tiernry who drove the ball home leaving the UNCA’s keeper with little or no chance of stopping the shot.

The Irish students enjoyed a period of dominance but UNCA worked, hard with Urso for UNCA’s having a shot saved by J McGuinness. UNCA then upped the pace and finished the stronger with some close calls but Brown for UNCA shot home to leave the Irish student with a one goal advantage going into the second half.

UNCA came out from the start with renewed vigour and both sides traded plays with UNCA pushing hard to equalise. They got the break through when Ababio was fowled in the box to give the American students a penalty which was saved by Garry Phillpot but had to be retaken as the Irish Student followed in too early. The penalty was then dispatched by Callaghan to even up the tie.

UNCA seemed to get the upper hand at this stage Urso coming close on a couple of occasions. UNCA’s winner came from a curled cross, which left the Irish keeper stranded and went directly into the Irish net. The Irish student then tried to rally and came close but did not get the equaliser. The American student came out Victors of a very enjoyable and hard fought contest.

CFAI: J McGuinness,( Garry Phillpot 47) J Enright, (M Cowman 70) D McEvoy(B McCarthy), S O Leary, G O Leidhin, R O Hanlon, (J Molloy) C Bargarry, J Tiernry, C Green(P Doohan 75), T Kiely, C Fahy(A O Sullivan 75),