Riverside Athletic

This morning our under 8 boys and girls played a strong Dunmanway team in Carbery. Each player worked really hard. The result didn't go our way but everyone kept going until the end. Our captain for the game was Jayden McCabe O'Mahony. Our goalscorers were Ned Lynch with a hat-trick and Darragh McCarthy scoring his first goal for the club. Our stand out players were Ned Lynch and James Hayes. Well done and thanks to our supporters.

What a morning for a game of ball and what a performance from this great bunch of lads and ladies. The effort and work from each of them was brilliant, super stuff from 1 to 11. Captain for today was Finn and our player of the match was Fionn, star players were Conor (with 2 goals) Jake and MJ. On we go again to the next game in 2 weeks time!!

On Monday evening our U12 girls played Clon Green in a league game which resulted in a 5-0 win for our ladies. The girls performance & teamwork was a joy to watch. Captain on the night was Cailyn & player of the game has to be given to Moya who scored all 5 goals 💪🏻💪🏻 super proud of ye all. Keep up the good work 💙💙

On Sunday our under 11 team travelled to Killmichael for a top of the table league game. Our players showed great skill and never gave up in tough conditions. The game finished 2-1 to Killmichael. Our captain for the game was Cailyn O' Sullivan. Our goalscorer was Fionn O'Sullivan. Our stand out player was Adam Brady who worked very hard in midfield. We stay joint top of the league. Well done everyone.

⚽️⚽️ On Sunday morning in Carbery our under 8 boys and girls played Togher. Again it was very hot but each player worked very hard and showed great skill and effort. We finished the game with a victory 10-1. Goals from Jada Mc Carthy(3), James Hayes(1), Keegan Spillane(1) and Ned Lynch with 5. James was our stand out player as he didn't stop running all game.Well done and thanks to our supporters! 🎉🎉

This evening our under 9 team travelled to Clon for a league game. Clon went into the game with 6 wins from 6 so our players hed to be on top of their game and they were. Every player worked extremely hard in the heat and we were unlucky not to win the game. We finished with a draw, 3-3. Our goalscorers were Cameron Galvin, Fionn O'Mahony and Ned Lynch. Our stand out player was Mícheál Forbes who made some amazing saves in both halves. Well done and thanks to our supporters.

Great match at Ollie McCarthy Park against Skibbereen Celtic for the U15 lads tonight. Riverside went down 2 goals in the first quarter. However they came back 4-2 at half time. Skibbereen and Riverside were level 15mins into second half but Riverside never gave up to get an 8-4 win at full-time. Fionn scored a hat trick with Sean scoring 2 goals as well as Keelan, Eoghan and Taylor hitting the back of the net. Great team effort from the lads. Well done to them all.

On Friday evening, our under 11 team travelled to Drinagh for a league game. Again, it was very hot, but the team worked very hard and showed great skill and effort. We finished the game with a 3-0 victory with goals from Fionn O' Sullivan, James Galvin and Cian Crowley. Alfie Lynch was captain for the game with Rory Conroy a standout player.

To say we are disappointed is an understatement. Not for the first time Riverside U13 girls faced Dunmanway Town. Captained by Ria McCarthy , this time the stakes couldn’t have been higher. The West Cork Cup was on the line.

Played in sweltering heat, the girls gave absolutely everything from the first whistle to the last. A first half goal from Ella Murray put Riverside ahead. Dunmanway Town responded with an equaliser before the break , setting up a tense second half.

Our girls battled tirelessly showing great teamwork . Dunmanway found a second goal and unfortunately time ran out before we could mount the comeback our performance deserved.

The stadium at MTU proved an incredible setting for the final and provided an experience the girls will never forget. They represented Riverside with pride, passion and sportsmanship.

Congratulations to Dunmanway Town on lifting the Cup and for a competitive and entertaining final.

To our players, hold your heads high. We could not be prouder of every single one of you. You have given your club so many moments and today’s result does not define you. It is just another step in your soccer journey .

A huge thank you to the coaches and also to the parents and families who show up , travel, cheer the girls on and stand behind them every step of their journey.

The defeat will hurt today but it won’t hold this team back. Our u13 girls have shown time and time again what they are capable of.

Well done girls . The entire Riverside community is incredible proud of you.

Well done to our U13 girls who narrowly lost 2-1 against Dunmanway in the Cup Final in very tough playing conditions.