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Guess What ??

Yes you guessed it, the recent horrible weather claimed another fixture with the Belfast Telegraph Intermediate Cup match against Ards Rangers being called off due to a water logged pitch. The game has been rescheduled for next Saturday 2nd December at Cahore Park.

BBOB Res 2-1 Draperstown Reserves

Draperstown Reserves were left wondering how they didn’t come away from Lisnagelvin without any points after what can only be described as some woeful finishing on the day, a score of 7-2 to Draperstown would not have been an unrealistic score line, however another game and another three points go begging.

Full Match Report to follow.

Team:

Mark O’Kane, Paddy Mallon, Paul Gormley, J.P McGuigan, Adrian McGuigan, Martin McGuigan, Raymond Caulfied, Sean McBride, Cathal Donnelly, Stephen Caulfield, Stephen McKee

Subs: Kevin McCullagh, Raymond Kennedy, Jarlath McGuigan.

Weather claims fixtures yet again

The persistent rainfall and plummeting temperatures over the past few days have claimed this weekends fixtures yet again, both first and reserve games have been called off due to waterlogged pitches.

Bad weather stops local derby

The heavy rain on Friday night left the pitch unplayable for Saturdays game against local rivals Magherafelt Sky Blues, to be fair to the referee on Saturday it was probably the safest option considering the torrential downpours just before kick-off and the surface water on one side of the pitch.

Draperstown Reserves 3-2 City Colts (AET)

In torrential rain and storm force winds Draperstown Reserves finally notched up their first victory of the current campaign with a hard fought extra time victory over City Colts in the Matt Morrison Cup, the winner coming in virtually the last kick of the game from Sean ‘Bean’ Maguire.

Full Match Report to follow.

Team:

Mark O’Kane, Raymond Kennedy, Paddy Mallon, Kevin McCullagh, Adrian McGuigan, Darren McKillion, Martin Kidd, Stephen Caulfield, Jarlath McGuigan, Conor McKenna, Chris McKillion

Subs: Sean O’Neill, Martin McGuigan, Sean Maguire

Claudy Rovers 2-0 Draperstown Reserves

This all North West 1st Division clash saw Claudy Rovers over came Draperstown Reserves in the 2nd Round of the City & Supplementary Cup in what was a very ordinary game to say the least.

Match Report to follow.

Team:

Mark O’Kane, Paul Gormley, J.P McGuigan, Kevin McCullagh, Adrian McGuigan, Darren McKillion, Raymond Kennedy, Martin McGuigan, Jarlath McGuigan, Sean Maguire, Martin Kidd

Subs: Sean O’Neill, Emmett McKillon, Dean Flanagan

Draperstown Celtic 2-2 (4-3p) Tobermore United

Draperstown Celtic 2-2 Tobermore Utd (AET) DC won 4-3 on penalties. DC march into the 2nd Round of the Belfast Telegraph intermediate Cup with a penalty shoot out win over neighbours Tobermore Utd.

Draperstown Celtic caused the biggest upset in the first round of the Intermediate Cup, disposing of Irish League Division One side and near neighbours Tobermore United in a thrilling game played at Cahore road on Saturday. An upset yes, but one which was fully justified as Celtic took the game to their more senior counterparts at every opportunity, and were able to match their opponents in all aspects of the game. Two goals from Eamon Murray, the second of which was out of the top drawer were the foundation for the win, but the visitors will no doubt look back at what they considered to be a legitimate claim for a penalty turned down by the referee who compounded their frustration by sending off one of their players for his protests as a major turning point. However when give the chance to win the game from the penalty spot, after extra time had failed to separate the sides, they were unable to do, and as a result the home side progressed to the second round.

Celtic took the game to Tobermore from the kick off with Declan Graffin having a couple of attempts without troubling Kyle Hassan but the keeper was left floundering when Murray latched onto a long clearance from Kevin Leonard to hook the ball home and give Draperstown the lead on 20 minutes. Tobermore responded well and should have equalised 10 minutes later but a poorly directed header went straight into the hands of a relieved Leonard.

With Draperstown more than holding their own in terms of both the football and physical aspects of the game their grip on the game was strengthened in dramatic fashion when right on half time Eamon Murray scored with a wonderful curved shot from 25 yards to open up a two goal lead.

As expected, Tobermore upped their game as the second half began and were rewarded when they pulled a goal back on the hour mark. Celtic had to defend well at this stage and were relieved to see the referee wave away strong shouts for a penalty which eventually lead to the dismissal of one of the Tobermore players for protesting too much. With time running out Tobermore’s perseverance brought them back into the game when in the last minute they managed to scramble an equaliser and bring the game into extra time.

This period was quite evenly matched though Leonard did well to clear from Sam Shields who was bearing down on goal and thus see the game end at 2-2. The penalty kick competition has not been kind to Draperstown in recent years but they got off to a great start when Leonard saved Tobermore’s first kick. The keeper then turned goal scorer to put Celtic into the lead. Both teams scored from their next efforts but Draperstown were in a winning position when Tobermore hit the bar with their fourth attempt but Murray’s’ match winning attempt was saved by Hassan. Tobermore scored their third penalty from their last penalty but it was left to Declan Graffin to seal the victory for Draperstown and send them into the second round.

Team:

Kevin Leonard, John Higgins, Declan Graffan, Stephen McKee, Seamus Bradley, Raymond Caulfield, Conor McDevitt, Sean McBride, Eamon Murray, Kevin Ward, Chris McGarrigle.

Subs: Stephen Caulfield, Cathal Donnelly, Gary Conway

Breeders Cup Night

DCFC are pleased to announce a ‘Breeders Cup Night’ in the Market Inn on Saturday 4th November, live racing from Churchill Downs, first race is at 5:30pm sharp, Everyone is very welcome.

IFA appoint new Grassroots Development Officer

Niall Curneen has been appointed by the Irish F.A. to the post of Grassroots Development Officer for the recently formed South Derry soccer development area.

The teams involved in this scheme, Draperstown Celtic, Magherafelt Sky Blues and Moyola Park aim to develop soccer in the South Derry area throughout the Primary school age range.

Niall, who is from Larne and who played in their first team under Kenny Shiels takes up his post with immediate affect and in a recent meeting with Draperstown’s Chairman, Michael Kelly, outlined his immediate proposals which include making contact with the schools in the area, meeting the committee of the club and to develop coaching skills and Child Protection training among club members from Draperstown Celtic. Coaching skills training, up to and including UEFA B level will be available to all interested members should they wish to avail of his expertise .

Niall expressed a wish to make the scheme a great success and we at Draperstown Celtic will do all we can to ensure this is the case. Niall has been invited to attend the club’s next committee meeting where he will be given the opportunity to outline and explain all his proposals for the grassroots scheme but also for the development of football within Draperstown Celtic.

UUC 4-2 Draperstown Celtic

Draperstown Celtic’s poor run of results against UUC continue as they fall to 4-2 defeat. 3-0 down at half time and staring a heavy defeat in the face, DC managed to salvage a little pride in the second half.

Full Match report to follow

Team:

Kevin Leonard, John Higgins, Declan Graffan, Stephen McKee, Seamus Bradley, Raymond Caulfield, Conor McDevitt, Eamon Burns, Eamon Murray, Kevin Ward, Chris McGarrigle.

Subs: Darren McKillion, Cathal Donnelly, Gary Conway

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