Soccer
Belgrove-Soccer-Team-2008 and 2009, FAI Schools Dublin Division 1 League Winners.
School Soccer Team Report 2009
After numerous trials in February and March we arrived at our final panel of 20 boys. All Boys in 4th, 5th and 6th Class were given the opportunity to take part in the trials. Again this year we were competing in Division 1 North of the League and the Dublin schools Senior cup. After two friendly matches, we started our campaign with a cup match away to St Colmcilles Swords. Unfortunately we were narrowly defeated one nil in a closely fought match. We kicked off our League campaign with a one all draw against Sacred Heart Ballygall. We then defeated St Patrick’s Drumcondra, St Canices Finglas, Holy Spirit Ballymun and St John Bosco, Navan Road. This meant we topped our league and qualified for a home semi final against Johnstown who finished second in their group in Division 1 South. We won this game and qualified to play Sacred Heart Ballygall in the final. After a thrilling match the teams were level 3-3 after extra-time, Belgrove coming from behind on three occasions. In the penalty shoot out we won 4-3.
Thanks once again to the following; Clontarf G.A.A for the use of their Astroturf pitch for training, St Paul’s College for the use of their grounds for home matches, St Brigids and Cromcastle for playing us in friendlies. Also thanks to Sean O Donovan for organising nets for home games and parents for providing lifts. The panel of twenty boys have performed excellently this season. Their effort in training and discipline on the pitch is a credit to them. Thanks to all involved.
Upcoming Fixtures 2010
Dublin Senior Cup 2010
St. Vincent’s, Glasnevin V Belgrove
League Fixtures 2010
City Division 1 North
1. Belgrove Senior Boys v O Connell’s Boys Primary School
2. Belgrove Senior Boys v St John Bosco Navan Road
3. St Canice’s Finglas v Belgrove Senior Boys
4. Belgrove Senior Boys v St Patrick’s Drumcondra
5. Holy Spirit Ballymun v Belgrove Senior Boys
