COUNTY NOVICE SHIELD.
Asdee 2-5  Knocknagoshel 1-18

fter giving a truly remarkable first half performance with a depleated team, Asdee who were level at the interval fell by the wayside during the second half as they crumbled to a more organised Knocknagoshel side who won in a canter at the final whistle by a 10 point winning margin at Walsh Park,Knocknagoshel on Saturday evening last in round 6 of the Credit Union County League, Division 5. Inside a minute of the commencement of the game the home side got the tonic of an early penalty with their chief marksman, Edmund Walsh cracking home the spot kick after 2 minutes. However 3 minutes later they were rocked back on their heels when Asdees best player M. P. O Hanlon collected a long delivery from Brian Coughlan and planted the ball in the net and for the remainder of the half we saw some good passages of play as the game ebbed and flowed. By the 15th minute Knock had gone 2 points ahead despite a Paul O Carroll free. Then it was M.P. O Hanlon who was now causing havoc with his marker and as he weaved his way goalwards with still plenty to do he spotted the Knock keeper off his line and with the neatest of chips eased the ball just under the crossbar after 16 minutes to put his side ahead for the first time. Points from Denis Walsh and Edmund Walsh saw Knock back in front. Coming towards the end of the half points were exchanged with John Doran and Eoin Kennedy on target for Asdee and at the interval it was Knock 1-6 to Asdee 2-3. Having to face the breeze was always going to be a difficult task for the visitors and in fairness as the game wore on Asdee completely ran out of steam as Knock just completely took over and it took until the 23rd minute before Eoin Kennedy got them off the mark from a free kick; by this stage Knock had the County League points well wrapped up. Another point from Kennedy in the last minute was never going to be enough as the home side finished worthy winners at the end. Team, James Kelly, Eoin O Carroll, Brian O Hanlon, David Ruddle, Thomas Mulvihill, Charles Dalton, Kieran McElligott, Padraig Ruddle, John Doran, 1pt, Paul O Carroll, 1pt, Eoin Kennedy, 3pts, Michael Walsh, Brian Coughlan, John Kennedy, M. P. O Hanlon, 2gls. Sub, Mick Fitzsimons for James Kelly, inj.

COUNTY NOVICE SHIELD.
Asdee 1-6 Valentia 0-10

Asdee senior footballers lost by the minimum of margins to a much more fancied Valentia side in a very well contested County Novice Shield Semi Final played in perfect conditions at Keel on Sunday last. Certainly Asdee will be very disappointed with that final result as they enjoyed as much possession if not a little more over the hour than their opponents; but in fairness they have only themselves to blame, not because of the many wides they kicked but for some atrocious sloppy play giving away so much hard won possession so easy. However in fairness all 18 players used gave their all and cannot be blamed for effort and with a little more luck on their side in the closing stages could so easily have at least forced the game into extra time. The game got underway with Valentia piling on the pressure in those early stages but could only register a single point for their efforts; at the other end Asdee kicked 2 wides but tied up the game in the 5th minute when Eoin Kennedy latched on to a poor clearance to float the ball over the bar. Points were exchanged as Eoin Kennedy this time from a free sent over after Paul O Carroll was pulled down in the 11th minute to level matters again. Then a minute later Noel Long went on one of his trademark runs and after avoiding a few would-be tacklers he planted the ball in the net but 3minutes later Asdee were left off the hook when Brian O Hanlon saved on the line from what looked like a certain goal. The remainder of the half was hard fought with defences on top and both sides kicking wides. John Doran punched a point for Asdee but Valentia finished with a late flurry and at half time it was Asdee 1-3 Valentia 0-4. On the changeover the South Kerry side had wind advantage and were first off the mark inside the first minute. By the 9th minute Asdee were still holding on to that single point lead when Eoin Kennedy and Paul O Carroll on target but by the 14th minute the sides were on level terms for the 3rd time. It was end to end play from here to the finish as both teams went for the finishing line. Noel Long was most unlucky not to get in for his second goal in the game in the 20th minute which would have given his side a huge advantage but as he shot for goal the Valentia rearguard held firm. Valentia went 2points ahead and it looked as if they would pull away, however a super effort that flew over from long range from Brian Coughlan kept his side well in contention. Then in the 29th minute the usual realible Eoin Kennedy had a chance to force the game into extra time but saw his effort from a free go well wide of the target. Valentia held possession for the closing minutes and held on for victory. It would be unfair to single out any player as everybody contributed and at the final whistle were just deprived of a County Final appearance.

Team and scorers James Kelly, Eoin O Carroll, Brian O Hanlon, David Ruddle, Liam McElligott, Brian Coughlan, Kieran McElligott, John Doran, 1pt, Noel Long, 1gl, Donal O Carroll, Eoin Kennedy, 3pts, Micheal Walsh, Paul O Carroll, 1pt, Padraig Ruddle, Charles Dalton. Subs, Thomas Mulvihill for Micheal Walsh, Kenneth Tydings for Donal O Carroll, jack Scanlon for Liam McElligott, inj.

COUNTY LEAGUE.
Asdee 1-9  Cromane 0-12

In a thrilling County league Division 5 game played at Walsh Park on Saturday evening last the home side fought out a tremendously exciting draw that was played in championship fervour throughout which kept the good sized attendance on their toes right up to the sound of the final whistle and for the second week in a row Eoin Kennedy in the 60th minute saved the day for Asdee with a 30 meter free. Asdee must be commended on a splended fightback as for much of the opening half they were playing catch up football but certainly the display given by Noel Long who was playing out of his skin kept his side in touch.Cromane will be disappointed that they didn't close out this one out; they started well and were 4pts to 1 up after 15 minutes with County player Sean O Sullivan causing endless problems early on. Eoin Kennedy got Asdee off the mark in the 10th minute. At this stage it was the visitors who were well on top and only for poor shooting they could have been much further ahead. However Asdee kept in touch when Brian Coughlan kicked an inispirational point to cut the deficit after Sean O Sullivan had a goal disallowed for a square infringement in the 20th minute and then the home side got the score they so badly needed 2 minutes later; Liam McElligott centered a high delivery and somehow Padraig Ruddle got that vital touch and the ball ended up in the net. Now even though Cromane finished the half with 2 further points one could sense that Asdee were now very much back in this game. Half Time Cromane 0-6 Asdee 1-2. The second half contained some outstanding football and inside the first minute and a half the home side had gone back in the lead through a Paul O Carroll free and a neat touch from Michael Walsh. Points were exchanged  with Paul O Carroll, Micheal Fitzsimmons and Michael Walsh cancelling out Cromanes scores and still the teams couldn't be seperated in the 21st minute. Sean O Sullivan edged Cromane in front after 23 minutes after Asdee kicked some terrible wides. Then in the 28th minute Eoin Kennedy got inside his marker but his powerful shot came off a defender and waiting to take advantage from the rebound was Paul O Carroll and with that trusty left leg he split the uprights and for the 5th time in the game the sides were level. Some loose marking on Asdees behalf left in Sean O Sullivan for a punched point as we approached the final minute of the contest. Not to be outdone the home side came down field, forced a 30 meter free which Eoin Kennedy duly converted. The game was marred at the final whistle by an unfortunate serious leg injury to substitute John Long which was completely accidental. Overall a terrific display given by Asdee who were given little chance going into the game but they proved their critics wrong with a superb performance from everyone involved.

Team and scorers, James Kelly, Brian Coughlan, 1pt, Brian O Hanlon, David Ruddle, Thomas Mulvihill, Noel Long, Kieran McElligott, John Doran, Micheal Walsh, 2pts, Liam McElligott, Micheal Fitzsimmons, 1pt, Donal O Carroll, Paul O Carroll, 3pts, Padraig Ruddle, 1gl, Eoin Kennedy, 2pts. Subs John Long for David Ruddle, Eoin O Carroll for Thomas Mulvihill, Charles Dalton for Liam McElligott. 

COUNTY LEAGUE.
Asdee 2-10 Clounmacon 2-10.

There was no winner in this bottom of the table clash played at Brosnan Park, Moyvane on Saturday evening last where it took a 30 meter free in the 60th minute of a highly entertaining game from Eoin Kennedy to give his side a share of the spoils. Clounmacon looked in control of their own destiny late on as they clung to a 4 point advantage but Asdee pressurised them and with Eoin Kennedy in inspirational form kicking 4 points in a row between the 15th and 19th minute  to level matters and when Clounmacon went ahead again as the game came near its conclusion it was Kennedy who came to his sides rescue with that last gasp equaliser. Clounmacon got off to the better start and inside the opening 11 minutes had gon 3pts to 1 in front and only for a timely interception by Charles Dalton the margin could have been wider. Asdee hit the front for the first time in the game when Eoin Kennedy showed a clean pair of heels to his marker and scored a fine goal. However not to be outdone Brian Carty got one back for Clounmacon after 15mts. Asdee were now playing well and Noel Long was deprived a a goal when the Clounmacon made a super save in the 25th minute. Eoin Kennedy and Padraig Ruddle added points but at the break it was Clounmacon who led, 1-6 to 1-4. Seamus Toomey who was Clounmacons top scorer stretched his side lead inside the first minute on resumption but Asdee were back on track 3 minutes later when Noel Long billowed the net from close range. It was nip and tuck at this stage with play swinging from end to end; however a mix up in the Asdee rearguard gave Ger Guerin the simple task of toe poking the ball to the net and the home side were ahead by 3 points. But Asdee inspired by some wonderful play from Noel Long and Eoin Kennedy had the sides on level terms for the 5th time in the game by the 19th minute despite having a player sent off on a second yellow.Then in a welter of excitement Clounmacon went ahead in the 23rd minute and after Asdee kicked 3 bad wides in a row it was Eoin Kennedy that came to his sides rescue when he pointed a close in free. Overall a most entertaining contest and a draw was probably a fair result in the end. Eoin Kennedy was easily Asdees best performer while Noel Long, Brian O Hanlon, Padraig Ruddle, Thomas Mulvihill and Brian Coughlan all impressed. Team and scorers; James Kelly, Kenneth Tydings, Brian O Hanlon, David Ruddle, Thomas Mulvihill, Brian Coughlan, Kieran McElligott, Noel Long, 1-1, Jack Scanlon, Niall Doran, Donal O Carroll, Micheal Walsh, Charles Dalton, Padraig Ruddle, 1pt, Eoin Kennedy, 1-8.

McCarthys Insurance Brokers Junior League,
Div. 5 Semi Final Clounmacon B 1-13 Asdee B 1-4

It was a routine journey to success for Clounmacon in last Tuesdays North Kerry Junior League, Division 5 Semi Final played at Stack Park Ballybunion where they established superiority early on and a blistering opening scoring drive propelling them into a commanding lead. By the interval they were 8pts ahead thanks to a first minute goal from Tony Walsh and their passage to the final never looked in jeopardy in the second half despite Asdee getting in for an 8th minute goal from Conor Mulvihill to cut the deficit to 4pts. The winners defence played as a solid unit ably led by Pa Burns at full back, they were in control at midfield while in a livewire attack in which all but one got on the scoresheet there was great energy and workrate to their play as well epitomised by the hard working Tony Walsh and veteran John Walsh. On the other hand even though Asdee won a fair amount of possession; erratic shooting cost them dearly and they also contributed to their own downfall with some atrocious passing. Dan Kearney did all that was asked of him in goals, Kenneth Tydings and Thomas Mulvihill were solid in defence, Michael Walsh toiled hard at midfield and up front Micheal Fitzsimons was easily the pick of the bunch. Team and scorers; Dan Kearney, Kenneth Tydings, Sean Stack, Conor Mulvihill, 1gl, Thomas Mulvihill, John Long, Tomas Walsh, Michael Walsh, Kieran McElligott, Donal O Carroll, John Kennedy, 3pts, Niall Doran, Micheal Fitzsimons, 1pt, Charles Dalton, Jack Scanlon.

COUNTY NOVICE SHIELD,Quarter Final.
Asdee 1-9 Clounmacon 2-2

Asdee had to survive a late Clounmacon comeback and some anxious moments before securing victory in this well contested and most entertaining County Novice Shield Quarter Final played in rather difficult underfoot conditions at Walsh Park last evening. The home side seemed set to win when playing well and coming up to the end of the 3rd quarter leading by 1-5 to 1-2. But credit Clounmacon they came storming back and with a little more accuracy and a little bit of luck on their side could very well have taken this game into extra time. However overall Asdee did just enough, were slightly the better team on the evening and deserved their win. With defences on top scores were at a premium and after 8mts it was 2pts to 1pt in favour of the home side, Eoin Kennedy, (2) and Seamus Twoomey (free) on target. However both sides shot bad wides and especially Asdee who squandered 3 great goaling opportunities. Then completely against the run of play, good work by Clounmacons star midfielder Ian McCarthy who picked out the unmarked Anthony Stack in the 19th minute who billowed the net from close range to put his side ahead. Asdee re-grouped and after Micheal Walsh cut the deficit the impressive Donal O Carroll sent John Doran through who sent an unstoppable shot to the roof of the net leaving the half time score, Asdee 1-3 Clounmacon 1-1. On resumption the home side now with wind advantage were first off the mark after 4mts when Donal O Carroll sent over a long range point. Seamus Twoomey from a free and Thomas Mulvihill exchanged points before substitute John Walsh in the 13th mt took advantage of a mix-up in the Asdee defence to calmly slide the ball to the corner of the net to tie up the game. At this stage it was anybodys game, both sides were off target as play swung from end to end. Eoin Kennedy who was always a threat set up Noel Long who lofted over a rightfooted effort to put his side in front once again in the 17th mt. Eoin Kennedy and Paul O Carroll added further points to see their side lead by 3 coming up to the last 6mts of the game. Still Clounmacon were coming forward but this time the home defence who were under severe pressure stood firm and denied the visitors the opportunity of scores. At the other end as we approached the final whistle John Doran sent a neat pass and the former Kerry minor Eoin Kennedy kicked over the insurance point to seal a hard earned victory.Team, James Kelly, Kenneth Tydings, Charles Dalton, David Ruddle, Tom Mulvihill, 1pt, Noel Long, 1pt, Kieran McElligott, John Doran, 1gl, Jack Scanlon, Donal O Carroll, 1pt, Eoin Kennedy, 4pts, Michael Walsh, 1pt, Paul O Carroll, 1pt, Padraig Ruddle, Conor Coughlan. Subs, Nial Doran for Conor Coughlan, inj, John Long for Jack Scanlon.

COUNTY LEAGUE.
Asdee 0-9 Templenoe 1-8

It took an opportunist goal from Templenoes corner back Kieran O Neill with 3mts remaining to separate these two evenly matched sides played at Coolard on Saturday evening last. Certainly it was an obsorbing contest that saw the sides level on no fewer than 8 occasions. The visitors to North Kerry were first off the mark when corner forward Timothy Clifford lofted over from close range in the 2nd minute but was quickly followed 3mts later by Asdees Liam McElligott to level up the tie for the first time. This was to set the trend for the remainder of the game as play swung from end to end throughout. Again Clifford and wing back Kieran McCarthy exchanged points with Paul O Carroll and Liam McElligott and after 20mts the teams were still deadlocked. Both sides had a little difficulty with their shooting before Eoin Kennedy and Teddy Doyle swopped minors and when the half time whistle sounded it was Asdee, 4pts and Templenoe, 4pts. Asdee hit the front inside the opening minute on resumption when Paul O Carroll split the uprights; but just like in the first half they could never pull away from a very determined Templenoe side. Shane Cremin had the sides on level terms once again after 5mts and by the 15th minute it was still all aquare when points were exchanged by Eoin Kennedy and Micheal Walsh and 2 superb efforts by full forward Paudie Palmer. It was still anybodys game as we approached the remaining 10mts. Eoin Kennedy put Asdee in front in the 21st minute before Templenoes keeper Patrick O Mahony had to be alert to save two dangerous situations.An unnessary free gave Paudie Palmer the opportunity to level up the game once again. Still all to play for, however both teams were off target with their shooting before Templenoe struck for what was to prove to be the crucial score of the game in the 27th minute when corner back Kieran O Neill got on the end of a sweeping movement that began in defence and with a clinical finish gave James Kelly in the Asdee goals little chance of stopping. Eoin Kennedy got the final score of the game but it was too little too late and the visitors continued their march up the table while Asdee are still in search of their opening County league points.Team James Kelly, Kenneth Tydings, Brian O Hanlon, Thomas Mulvihill, Donal O Carroll, Brian Coughlan, Kieran McElligott, John Doran, Micheal Walsh, 1pt, Liam McElligott, 2pts, Eoin Kennedy, 4pts, Conor Coughlan, Paul O Carroll, 2pts, Noel Long, Charles Dalton.Subs John Long for Conor Coughlan, Jack Scanlon for Micheal Walsh, Niall Doran for Donal O Carroll.

NORTH KERRY JUNIOR LEAGUE
Asdee B 3-8 Clounmacon B 1-2

NORTH KERRY JUNIOR LEAGUE. Asdee B 3-8 Clounmacon B 1-2. Two cracking goals from the boot of Charles Dalton, one in either half and the third from John Kennedy laid the foundations of a surprisingly easy victory over Clounmacon B in a rather one sided contest played at Clounmacon on Monday last. The visitors with the aid of a stiffish wind in the first half led at the break by 1-4 to 0-2 and even though Clounmacon came more into the game in the second half with the Asdee keeper Dan Kearney coming to his sides rescue on two occasions; however they were never able to get near enough to trouble a spirited Asdee side who were worthy victors at the final whistle.By virtue of this win Asdee have now qualified for the semi final of the competition with a date and venue yet to be confirmed.Team, Dan Kearney, Sean Stack, Kenneth Tydings, Thomas Mulvihill, Jack Scanlon, Dan Dalton, Kieran McElligott, Micheal Walsh, 3pts, Nial Doran, 1pt, John Kennedy, 1-2, Donal O Carroll, 1pt, Cathal Dalton, Charles Dalton, 2-1.Sub John Long for Kenneth Tydings.

COUNTY LEAGUE.
Asdee 2-5  Listry 1-9

Playing at home Listry went into this game as raging hot favourites but at the end of a pulsating contest they had to pull out all the stops before overcoming a tremendous Asdee performance and had to rely on a 29th minute point to secure victory and a place in round 2 of the County Novice Championship.Certainly this was a wonderful team display by the visitors who fought for every ball as if their lives depended on it and credit to all 17 players used who couldn't be faulted for their efforts and only for a few silly mistakes could so easily have been celebrating a long over due County championship victory.The first half saw Asdee take the game to their more fancied opponents and after 4mts had taken a 2 point lead this domination continued into the 20th minute and despite Listry kicking some terrible wides they were still those 2 points ahead with. However Asdees defence that had been working overtime up to now slackened off which led to Listry finishing the half with a florish of 1-3 and at the interval it was Listry 1-5 to Asdee 0-4. Asdee regrouped again for the second half and with scores hard to come-by as both defences were now in control. However in the 13th minute Asdee got the tonic of a well worked goal when Paul O Carroll got in behind his marker to send an unstopable shot into the roof of the net. Then 5 minutes later Eoin Kennedy was upended going through and from the resultant penalty the former Kerry minor star found the net. Now Asdee had their tails up, playing well and a point up as we faced the final 10 minutes of the game. It was end to end play from here in with both teams looking for the score that would take them a step further in the competition. By the 26th minute the teams were still deadlocked and it looked as if the game would go into extra time. However the all important score came from a free in the 29th minute when Listrys centre forward Anthony Sweeney split the uprights. Asdee did come downfield in search of the equaliser but the home defence stood firm. Overall Asdee who had to line out without a number of their regulars can feel well pleased with their performance. Team James Kelly, Brian Coughlan, Brian O Hanlon, David Ruddle, Donal O Carroll, Noel Long, Kieran McElligott, John Doran, Micheal Walsh, Charles Dalton, Eoin Kennedy, 1-3, Conor Coughlan, Paul O Carroll, 1-2, Padraig Ruddle, Tom Mulvihill. Subs Jack Scanlon for Conor Coughlan, Kenneth Tydings for Tom Mulvihill.

North Kerry League Div. 5
Asdee B 0-6  Knocknagoshel 1-5

JUNIORS. Asdee B 0-6 Knocknagoshel B 1-5. Walsh Park Asdee was the venue for this McCarthys Insurance Brokers, North Kerry Junior League Division 5 where Knock emerged victorious after well contested encounter. The visitors took the game to their opponents early on with a well taken goal which say them lead at the interval, 0-3 to 1-4. 10 minutes on resumption Knock lost one of their leading players after receiving his marching orders and this led to the home side enjoying a good spell. However Knock re-grouped and were full value for their 2 point wind at the final whistle. Kieran McElligott, Thomas Mulvihill and  Liam McElligott impressed for the home side, Team, Jimmy Quinn, Tomas Walsh, Sean Stack, David O Connor, Kenneth Tydings, Jack Scanlon, John Gorman, Kieran McElligott, Micheal Walsh, 2pts, Liam McElligott, Thomas Mulvihill, 1pt, Charles Dalton, Nial Doran, 1pt, Dan Kearney, 1pt, Padraig Buckley, 1pt, Subs, Joe Holly, Ronan Galvin.    

COUNTY LEAGUE.
Asdee 1-14  Kilgarvin 4-11

Kilgarvan made the long trip to Walsh Park worthwhile on Saturday evening last where they recorded a surprise 6 point victory over the home side in a well contested encounter. Asdee got off to a great start and a Paul O Carroll goal after 5 minutes saw then go into a 7 point lead at the end of the first quarter. However a disallowed goal a few minutes earlier didn't help the cause and some sloppy play led to the visitors getting in for 2 goals and at the half time whistle only a point seperated the sides in Asdees favour. With a few minutes gone in the second half Kilgarvan struck again for further goals, one from play and the other from the penalty spot. Asdee kept battling and cut the deficit to 2 points only for Kilgarvan to pull away again. Both sides exchanged points during the last few minutes but it was the visitors who held on for victory.Paul O Carroll, Eoin Kennedy, Brian Coughlan, Padraig Ruddle and Brian O Hanlon were best on the evening. Team, James Kelly, Charles Dalton, David Ruddle, Kieran McElligott, Brian O Hanlon, Tom Mulvihill, Noel Long, John Doran, Paul O Carroll, 1-4, Liam McElligott, 1pt, Micheal walsh, Brian Coughlan, 3pts, Eoin Kennedy, 5pts, Padraig Ruddle, 1pt. Subs, Sean Stack for Charles Dalton, inj, Conor Coughlan for Mike Long.

COUNTY LEAGUE.
Asdee B 2-6 Knocknure 1-9

Our Junior footballers travelled to Knockanure on Thursday last to take on the locals in Round 2 of the North Kerry League, Division 5, 13 a side and at the end of a trilling encounter the league points were shared.It was nip and tuck during the opening half. Asdee got off to a flyer with John Long and Micheal Walsh finding the net, Knockanure rallied scoring some good points and at the interval Asdee led 2-2 to 0-7. The home side had slightly the better of the second half and a goal after 10 minutes put them in the driving seat. However Asdee kept plugging away and when all seemed lost John Kennedy came to his sides rescue with two late pointed frees to snatch a share of the league points. Team, Jimmy Quinn, Tomas Walsh, Sean Stack, John Gorman, Jack Scanlon, Tom Mulvihill, 1pt, Kieran McElligott, John Long, 1gl, Niall Doran, Donal O Carroll, Micheal Walsh, 1gl, John Kennedy, 5pts, Dan Kearney. Sub Moss O Hanlon.

COUNTY LEAGUE.
Asdee 1-12  Laune Rangers, B. 1-14.

Played at the J P O Sullivan Park, Killorglin on Sunday last Asdee senior footballers got their County league Division 5 campaign off the ground and after holding an 8 point interval lead went down by a 2 point margin at the end. The game got off to the best possible start for the visitors who played some scintillating football when aided by the breeze and a Padraig Ruddle goal had Asdee in complete control after the opening 30 minutes leading 1-8 to 0-4. However the home side got their act together on the resumption and clawed away at Asdees lead and with under 10 minutes had drawn level. Then in a ding dong finish the home side struck for 2 late points to snatch those valuable league points. Overall an encouraging display by Asdee who can look forward to their remaining County League games with plenty confidence. Team, Jamie Kelly, Kieran McElligott, Charles Dalton, David Ruddle, Mike Long, Brian O Hanlon, Paul O Carroll, 1pt, Noel Long, 1pt, John Doran, Donal O Carroll, 1pt, Conor Coughlan, Micheal Walsh, Brian Coughlan, Eoin Kennedy, 7pts, Padraig Ruddle, 1-2. Subs, Kenneth Tydings for Conor Coughlan, Jack Scanlon for Donal O Carroll, Cathal Dalton.

NORTH KERRY LEAGUE.
Asdee 2-7. Ballyduff, 4-13

Our senior footballers continue in search of their first North Kerry league points after going down on this occasion to Ballyduff after a rather one sided game in which the home side were always in command of the situation; but in fairness Asdees play did improve during the second half but not enough to trouble a very strong home outfit who were full value for their 12 point win. Asdee had wind advantage in the opening half but could never get off the ground as Ballyduff took full advantage of an understrength visiting side and led at the interval by 2-6 to 0-3. During the second half Asdee did have some good periods of dominance and worked hard but the home side were always able to up the tempo of their game when needed and a feature of their game during that final 30 minutes was the long range point kicking. Midfielder John Doran and substitute Cathal Dalton got second half goals for Asdee but it was far from enough and Ballyduff were fully deserving winners at the final whistle. John Doran and Jack Scanlon did well at midfield while in defence Noel Long, Charles Dalton, Brian Coughlan and goalkeeper, James Kelly worked hard. Up front, Eoin Kennedy, Padraig Ruddle and Jermiah Tydings impressed. Ballyduff had a team of All Stars and to mention a few; The Boyle brothers, Liam, Mikie and Aidan, Tomas O Rourke, Barry O Grady, Gary O Brien, Ronan O Connor and I could go on; each of those mentioned were on top of their game. Their scorers were; Barry O Grady, 1-4, Mikie Boyle, 6pts, Tomas O Rourke, 1-2, Liam Boyle, 1-1, Eddie Joy, 1gl. Asdee team and scorers; James Kelly, Micheal Hayes, Charles Dalton, David Ruddle, Paul O Carroll, 1pt, Noel Long, Brian Coughlan, John Doran, 1-1, Jack Scanlon, Jermiah Tydings, 2pts, Eoin Kennedy, 3pts, Darren Russell, Donal O Carroll, Padraig Ruddle, Kenneth Tydings. Sub, Cathal Dalton, 1gl for Darren Russell.

NORTH KERRY LEAGUE.
Asdee 1-7 Ballylongford 1-9

O Rahilly Park on Sunday last was the venue for this latest local derby clash, this time in the North Kerry League, Division 2 encounter between these two great rivals. Both teams went into this round 4 game pointless but at the end of what was a closely contested game that could have very well gone either way it was the home who seems to have the Indian sign over their fellow parishioners who emerged victorious at the final whistle. Certainly Asdee will rue at least 3 clear goal opportunities that got away during the second half, but in fairness the Bally keeper Barthley O Connell was on top of his game coming to his sides rescue on each occasion. The game was always going to be a tight affair and during the opening half defences were well on top which made scoring at a premium and at the break after Bally went 6pts clear Asdee came back to leave the half time score 6pts to 3pts in Ballys favour. On the changeover the home side got in for a goal after 6mts of play finished in style by Eddie Mangan leaving the score now 1-6 to 0-3 in Ballys favour and it looked as if this would be the spur to drive the home side on; however the visitors dug deep and some powerful play led to some good scores being taken and when Liam McElligott converted a penalty with just 12 minutes remaining the deficit was now down to a single point. Tension was high at this stage with the play swinging from end to end and each player fought for every ball as if their lives depended on it and when substitute Donal O Carroll swung over a well taken point to level matters in the 26th minute of this half the game was now in the melting pot. But Bally weathered the storm and that extra bit of cuteness was to tell and when that final whistle sounded they had just about made the journey and collected their first North Kerry League points with a narrow and just about deserved 2pts winning margin.

Team, James Kelly, Kieran McElligott, Brian Coughlan, Charles Dalton, Paul O Carroll, Noel Long, John Long, John Doran, Micheal Walsh, Liam McElligott, 1gl, Eoin Kennedy, 3pts, Conor Coughlan, Kenneth Tydings, Padraig Ruddle, 1pt, Jermiah Tydings, 2pts.Subs, Donal O Carroll, 1pt for Micheal Walsh, Darren Russell for Kenneth Tydings, Jack Scanlon for Conor Coughlan

NORTH KERRY LEAGUE.
Asdee 1-4 Knocknagoshel 1-11

Asdee conceded home venue for this encounter and certainly left their true form at home as they went down to much more balanced and determined Knocknagoshel side in a poor game played in Walsh Park, Knocknagoshel on Saturday evening last.The home side in fairness had the majority of the play throughout with the visitors playing catch-up football and they could never come to terms with the fast flowing football of their opponents who in the end won as they pleased. Inside the opening quarter Knock had put 1-3 without reply on the scoreboard and at the break had gone further ahead when they led 1-6 to 0-2. On the changeover it was pretty much the same story with Knock calling all the shots and the visitors clinging on. With 10 minutes to go Asdee got a reprieve when Jermiah Tydings struck for a well taken goal but this was as good as it got for Asdee as the home side regained superiority once more and ran out very deserving winners in the end.Asdee lined out as follows. James Kelly, Mike Long, John Long, David Ruddle, Paul O Carroll, Charles Dalton, Kieran McElligott, John Doran, Micheal Walsh, Jermiah Tydings, Eoin Kennedy, Padraig Ruddle, Conor Coughlan, Jack Scanlon, Kenneth Tydings. Subs used, Noel Long, Micheal hayes, Donal O Carroll, Cathal Dalton.

NORTH KERRY LEAGUE.
Asdee 1-8 Brosna 2-8

Our senior footballers put up a magnificent second half performance before going down to a fancied Brosna side by a 3 point margin played at Walsh Park on Sunday last. The home side once again understrength for the occasion were finding it difficult to come to terms with the power play of the visitors who were on top of their game during the opening 30 minutes scoring some good points and their goal coming midway which saw them lead at the interval by 1-5 to 0-2. On the changeover Asdee now with the aid of the breeze were gaining plenty possession but were finding it hard to put scores on the board and by the end of the 3rd quarter Brosna had scored a further goal and were now leading by 2-6 to 3pts and the home side looked in deep trouble; however with nothing to loose at this stage Asdee threw caution to the wind and put in a storming last 10mts. Substitute Conor Coughlans goal with under 7mts left for play set up a hectic finish and with just a few minutes remaining and the home team pressing they cut the deficit to just a 2pt margin. However Brosna with virtually the last kick of the game sealed victory with a last minute point and valuable North Kerry League points. Without doubt this was yet another encouraging team display by Asdee especially in the second half and if the team can continue to improve we can look forward to successful County League which would be our priority competition. On the day, Eoin Kennedy led the attack with some style scoring 5pts of his sides total. Padraig Ruddle and Jermiah Tydings also shone up front. Others to impress were the half back line of the Long brothers, John, Noel and Mike and Brian Coughlan. Team and scorers, James Kelly, Paul O Carroll, Charles Dalton, David Ruddle, Noel Long, John Long, Mike Long, John Doran, Micheal Walsh, 1pt, Jermiah Tydings, 1pt, Eoin Kennedy, 5pts, Padraig Ruddle, 1pt, Kenneth Tydings, Jack Scanlon, Brian Coughlan. Sub Conor Coughlan,1gl, for Jack Scanlon.

NORTH KERRY LEAGUE.
Asdee, 1-5 Ballydonoghue, 2-9

Played at Dowling Park Coolard on Sunday last in Round 1, Division 2 of the North Kerry League the home team were always in control of the situation and even though only a point separated the sides at the interval with Ballydonoghue having the lions share of possession they were clearly the better team and could so easily have this game wrapped up at this stage but for some wayward shooting. However Asdees play did improve a little during the third quarter but once Ballydonoghue got to grips again they upped the tempo of their game and were full value for their 7 point victory at the final whistle. The game opened with both teams missing a number of regulars through one reason or another and certainly Ballydonoghue struggled big time in attack where they missed the services of Paul Kennelly on Kerry Under 21 duty and Eamon Walsh. However by the time Eoin Kennedy had opened the scoring for the visitors with a free in the 15th minute but Ballydonoghue had 3 points on the board with Padraig Bunyan, 2pts and Eddie Houlihan on target. At this stage Ballydonoghue with 80% of the play were struggling to hit the target and at the interval the visitors were well in the game with only a point separating the sides. Ballydonoghue, 0-4 Asdee0-3. Within 2 minutes on the restart Asdee had a golden opportunity of leveling up the contest but over elaboration cost them and when the ball broke loose Martin O Mahony collected and with a confident solo run through the middle, placed the ever elusive Danny Kennelly who made no mistake giving James Kelly little chance with a well placed shot to the back net. Withdoubt this was the turning score of the game; what if Asdee had leveled up the game who knows but that they could have gone on to repeat the result of last years encounter over the same opposition; but even though the visitors play did improve a little they could never get close enough to threaten a better balanced home side who had Colin O Mahony, Daniel Kennelly, John Enright, Martin O Mahony and Ger o Gorman in top form. Both Eoin Kennedy and John Kennelly exchanged goals in the closing stages as the game fizzled out and when referee John Ross blew for full time well into injury time those North Kerry Division 2 League points went to the deserving victors. Overall Asdee couldn't complain with the end result but in fairness the team did quite well and Brian O Hanlon, Brian Coughlan and David Ruddle did well at the back, John Doran and Noel Long held their own at midfield while in attack Eoin Kennedy, Jermiah Tydings and Liam McElligott were the pick. Team and scorers, James Kelly, Paul O Carroll, Brian O Hanlon, David Ruddle, Kieran McElligott, Charles Dalton, Brian Coughlan,John Doran, Noel Long, Liam McElligott, Padraig Ruddle, Micheal Walsh, Kenneth Tydings, Eoin Kennedy, 1-5, Jermiah Tydings. Subs, Jack Scanlon for Micheal Walsh, Donal O Carroll for Kenneth Tydings, Micheal Hayes for Brian Coughlan.