13/09/2026
U13 Division 2
Fermoy 4 - 3 Avondale United
The last time these two sides met, Avondale brought an end to Fermoy's cup run last season. Eager for redemption, the Fermoy boys stepped onto the pitch with determination .
Fermoy came out of the blocks flying, their relentless early pressure paid off quickly with Patrick putting us in the lead which revved the boys up eager for another. Riding that wave of momentum, Fermoy midfielders and forwards kept applying the pressure and working hard. They were rewarded with their second goal from Odhran before going into half time.
The second half saw the same pressure and action with Fermoy finding the net twice more making it 4-0, a second goal for Patrick and Sean O’s first goal playing for Fermoy.
While the scoreboard may reflect Fermoy as the stronger team, that was not the case these were two very evenly matched teams with both teams giving it everything they had. Fermoy’s defense was under pressure constantly all game, they really showed their true strength and character when they defended wave after wave of attacks.
A questionable goal that left our backline in a state of shock was the turning point Avondale needed. Capitalizing on the shift in play, they found the net in quick succession, slashing Fermoy's lead to 4-3 with just ten minutes left on the clock.
What followed was a shaky, scrappy, and nail-biting finish. With legs completely exhausted, they dug deep, fought for every ball, and bravely held their slender lead until the final whistle. This was a massive team effort across the board, from our keeper, defenders, midfielders and strikers.
This was a big win for the boys in an incredibly physical, fast-paced, and challenging encounter. A huge thank you to the referee for officiating, and to Avondale for a very sporting match.
Ryan, playing as a full-back, stood out today with his best performance to date, earning him Man of the Match. 👏👏
Team Line Up:
Ryan
Patrick ⚽️⚽️
Aidan
Cormac
Conor
Odhran ⚽️
Jayden
Sean O ⚽️
Jack
Eoin
Keelan
Darragh C
Darragh O
James
Declan