Young on fire as Ringsend Rovers lift Cup!
The Noel Fox Tournament yet again was a great success and I would like to take this chance to thank our main sponsors: Fianna Fáil, Alasta Autos and Pearse Tavern.

The first quarter-final was with Bridge United v Markievicz, where Bridge took an early lead but the response from Mark’s was quality, final score 4:1.

Second quarter final, St Pat’s CY 18s beat St Pat’s second team 2:0.

Third quarter final Aungier Celtic squandered their hopes with their lack of finishing and Bath ran out 3:1 winners.

Match of the Tournament: Our last quarter final, Ringsend Rovers v Liffeys was played in heavy weather conditions but that didn’t stop the quality of football. Rovers ended on top 2:0.

First semi-final– Rovers ended up 3:0 winners over Bath and St. Pat’s 18s had an impressive victory over re-tournament favourites Markievicz Celtic– 3:1 in the other semi-final.

On to the main event: Rovers v Pat’s 18s. The match was played at Sean Moore Park and what a day it was. I would like to thank both of the teams and their supporters for making this so successful.

CY after ten minutes were reduced to 10 men as Dave Andrews saw red for raising his hands. Rovers took the lead 5 minutes before half-time through Barry Young– 1:0.

Straight from the restart Rovers made it 2:0 with Young again– that was the final score and by no means were the 18s disgraced, they were a credit to the tournament and their Club and looking good to be a team of the future.

The presentation was held in Clanna Gael Clubhouse and was a major success.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Fox family and on behalf of them thank players, supporters, committee members, refs and the organising committee, Anto Owens and Dave for a fantastic tournament.

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Winning team Ringsend Rovers.

Martin Denim presents the new cup on behalf of Marks to May Fox and Derek Buckley.