Division One side Castlebar GMIT caused the major upset of the First Round of the Umbro Cup by knocking out Premier Division side Galway GMIT 4-3. This result sees Castlebar secure local bragging rights in the West. In the East, DIT advance to the next round where they will face GMIT after an impressive 3-1 win against NCI in Grangegorman.
Last year's beaten finalists Letterkenny IT made a it a day to forget for Cavan Institute by demolishing them 15-0 in Letterkenny. Newcomers Belfast Metropolitan won 4-3 away against South West College Enniskillen.
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa cruised past Division One side Dublin Business School 7-1 at the AUL. It was a welcome result for Liam Murphy's side who have so far failed to pick up any points in Premier Division South. IT Tallaght are still in the running for Umbro Cup glory thanks to a 3-1 away win against Cork College of Commerce.
IT Tralee v DLIADT and Crumlin College of FE v IT Sligo (Cup Holders) were postponed due to the poor weather. Sallynoggin College of FE, Cork IT, Limerick IT, Waterford IT, Athlone IT and Dundalk IT are already through to the last 16 of the competition.
Full list of Results
Cork College of Commerce 1- 3 ITT Dublin
Dublin Business School 1 – 7 Colaiste Stiofain Naofa
IT Carlow 2 – 0 Bray Institute of FE
Letterkenny IT 15 – 0 Cavan Institute
South West College Enniskillen 3 – 4 Belfast Metropolitan
IT Blanchardstown 0 – 1 Colaiste IDE
GMIT Castlebar 4 - 3 GMIT Galway
Dublin IT 3 – 1 NCI
PRO: Gavin Fleming
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
CUFL Change of Administrator
Please note that with immediate effect that Ger Dunne will be taking over administration of the Colleges and Universities League. Please send him your results no later than 10am on the morning after the game.
You can check out fixtures, results and league tables on www.thirdlevelfootball.ie
Please feel free to send match reports and photos from your games too and he shall put these on the website.
Please note an additional rule for the CUFL this season:
· Players in colleges with more than one team shall be deemed ineligible to play with the team(s) ranked lower once they have played two games for the higher ranked team
Via Email from:
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
You can check out fixtures, results and league tables on www.thirdlevelfootball.ie
Please feel free to send match reports and photos from your games too and he shall put these on the website.
Please note an additional rule for the CUFL this season:
· Players in colleges with more than one team shall be deemed ineligible to play with the team(s) ranked lower once they have played two games for the higher ranked team
Via Email from:
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
Cup Draws for 2010
Dear Member
Please find the cup draws for this years various cup competitions on the website and may I also take this opportunity to remind members that Umbro match balls must be used in all CUFL and CFAI cup competitions. Failure to do so will result in sanction against the home team. There will be an open draw after round two of all cup games.
Joe O’Brien DIT will be responsible for all CFAI Cup competitions for 09/10. All first rounds are to be played on or before 19th November. All results are to be sent to Joe immediately after the game by e-mail or text at:joe.obrien@dit.ie0861953854
The majority of the rules are the same as the league, however here are a few questions and answers of common queries. Please note the change in number 5 as opposed to previous years due to members representations to the executive of budgetary cuts and the neccessity to reduce costs.
1.Whose responsibility is it to report the result? It is the responsibility of the home team to email or text( to the address above) the result within 24hours of the match ending.
2 Where do we sent the match card? Completed match cards and any referees report are to be sent to Joe O’Brien at DIT, Faculty of Tourism and Food,Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1
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? No, as opposed to previous years only 1 official will be required for the first 2 rounds of 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? YES, it is a requirement that all teams use Umbro match balls for all league & cup competitions. Failure to do so will result in sanction against the home team.
8. Do we go into the plate if we lose in round 2 of a cup? No, only teams that lose 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 an email to Joe.
Rgds
John Quinlan
CFAI HonSec
Please find the cup draws for this years various cup competitions on the website and may I also take this opportunity to remind members that Umbro match balls must be used in all CUFL and CFAI cup competitions. Failure to do so will result in sanction against the home team. There will be an open draw after round two of all cup games.
Joe O’Brien DIT will be responsible for all CFAI Cup competitions for 09/10. All first rounds are to be played on or before 19th November. All results are to be sent to Joe immediately after the game by e-mail or text at:joe.obrien@dit.ie0861953854
The majority of the rules are the same as the league, however here are a few questions and answers of common queries. Please note the change in number 5 as opposed to previous years due to members representations to the executive of budgetary cuts and the neccessity to reduce costs.
1.Whose responsibility is it to report the result? It is the responsibility of the home team to email or text( to the address above) the result within 24hours of the match ending.
2 Where do we sent the match card? Completed match cards and any referees report are to be sent to Joe O’Brien at DIT, Faculty of Tourism and Food,Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1
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? No, as opposed to previous years only 1 official will be required for the first 2 rounds of 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? YES, it is a requirement that all teams use Umbro match balls for all league & cup competitions. Failure to do so will result in sanction against the home team.
8. Do we go into the plate if we lose in round 2 of a cup? No, only teams that lose 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 an email to Joe.
Rgds
John Quinlan
CFAI HonSec
Sunday, November 15, 2009
CFAI National Trials December 09
Dear Members,
The CFAI will hold 2 trials for the 2009/2010 National squad in the coming weeks based on geographical location. This year it is the intent of the management team to give each player 90mins to prove their ability. Both Trials will take place on Astro turf, so please ensure players bring the correct footwear.
Players must also bring their own shorts/socks/warmup gear and wet gear to stay dry and warm. (It is hoped kits will be provided on both days)
Trial 1: Wednesday 2nd December, 10:30am
Venue: Oscar Traynor Complex Dublin Players: Premier North, Premier East A&B, Div 1 East A&B, Div 2 North, Div 2 Dublin North & South
Trial 2: Friday 4th December, 10:30am
Venue: Athlone Institute of Technology Players: Premier South, Premier West, Div 1 South A&B , Div 1 west, Div 2 South
PLEASE NOTE VENUE AND DATE. DON'T SHOW UP IN THE WRONG PLACE.
While we appricate managers sending a number of players to trials please note the standard of the squad over the last number of years mainly comprised of players playing League of Ireland Div 1/Eircom A League/Eircom U20s & Senior league soccer.
Please find the nomination form on the Website. All forms must be emailed to dannycrowley8@hotmail.com on or before Thursday 26th November. Any College who does not send in the form on time may be eliminated from the trails.
Final details on the trials will follow closer to the date of occurrence.
Paddy Gleeson, Via Email.
The CFAI will hold 2 trials for the 2009/2010 National squad in the coming weeks based on geographical location. This year it is the intent of the management team to give each player 90mins to prove their ability. Both Trials will take place on Astro turf, so please ensure players bring the correct footwear.
Players must also bring their own shorts/socks/warmup gear and wet gear to stay dry and warm. (It is hoped kits will be provided on both days)
Trial 1: Wednesday 2nd December, 10:30am
Venue: Oscar Traynor Complex Dublin Players: Premier North, Premier East A&B, Div 1 East A&B, Div 2 North, Div 2 Dublin North & South
Trial 2: Friday 4th December, 10:30am
Venue: Athlone Institute of Technology Players: Premier South, Premier West, Div 1 South A&B , Div 1 west, Div 2 South
PLEASE NOTE VENUE AND DATE. DON'T SHOW UP IN THE WRONG PLACE.
While we appricate managers sending a number of players to trials please note the standard of the squad over the last number of years mainly comprised of players playing League of Ireland Div 1/Eircom A League/Eircom U20s & Senior league soccer.
Please find the nomination form on the Website. All forms must be emailed to dannycrowley8@hotmail.com on or before Thursday 26th November. Any College who does not send in the form on time may be eliminated from the trails.
Final details on the trials will follow closer to the date of occurrence.
Paddy Gleeson, Via Email.
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