Real Royals 5 Paddy FC 2

"Brothers in Arms"

Royals made it tough on themselves today. Some lovely flowing football lead to goals. However, two things could have been our undoing... Relaxing after scoring and forgetting that this is a more invasive game than the winter version. That said we played some lovely interchanging football and did enough to take the points, which were never really in doubt.

The spark today was provided by:
* Nicko who nabbed a brace
* John Forde who was 'Cool hand Luke' with a side-footed goal
* Wirey's free kick, that found it's way through the crowds into the goal
Colin Forde's charging run in the dieing seconds, fending off a wild man challenge and slotting home the 5th with what proved to be the last kick of the game.

Time to move on to the next 'Cup Final' v Gruppo A. ( the team who saw off the Reserves this weekend.) One game at a time.

Royals Res 1 Gruppo A 3

Silly goals and missed chances were the ruin today. After 2 silly first half goals, Scott pulled one back 1-2. However this wasn't enough and Gruppo finished it off in the second half, when marking was poor. A much better attitude today from everyone. Let's see if we can carry this into Wednesday night's Cup game.
Royals Res v Rangers, ko 6.30pm... meet at 5.50pm