Month: May 2021

Tuam Galway Cadet Baseball 1970

Report

A U.S. County Court Judge, Arthur O’Dea, whose grandparents were from Woodford, Co. Galway, arranged the first ever exhibition match of Baseball in Galway in August 1970. The match took place at Parkmore, Tuam, and involved teenagers from the locality, some of whom picked up the game fairly quickly. The Judge had hoped to have set up a League by the time he travelled back to Berger County, New Jersey, where he was from.

He left a set of Baseball bats with the Christian Brothers in Tuam and by September the boys in the Youth Club were playing regularly. He had also hoped to organise a match in New Jersey the following year between Irish and American teams, and had promised the boys if they were championship standard he would bring them to the United States in 1971 for the match.

References:

Sources:

[1] Anon. (1970) “The Judge socks it to them!” Evening Herald. Tuesday, August 18, 1970. pg. 18

[2] Anon. (1970) “U.S. judge brings Baseball to Galway”. Tuam Herald. Saturday, August 15, 1970. pg. 1.

[3] Anon. (1970) “Tuam Youth Club”. Tuam Herald. Saturday, September 19, 1970. pg. 6.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to the Glenamaddy Tully’s.

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Softball Ulster League Results and Fixtures 2021

Softball Ulster Logo
Softball Ulster Logo [References: 1]

Standings

SU League 2021PWLFRFRAGBPts
Brawlers22007216010
Smokin’ Aces312051831.59
Belfast Sliders211028451.07
Belfast Cubs11002530.55
Bangor Buccaneers202017462.04
[References: 2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
24.05.2021Smokin’ Aces12Belfast Brawlers45
Week 2
31.05.2021Belfast Sliders25Smokin’ Aces20
31.05.2021Belfast Brawlers27Bangor Buccaneers4
Week 3
07.06.2021Belfast Sliders3Belfast Cubs25
Week 4
13.06.2021Bangor Buccaneers13Smokin’ Aces19
14.06.2021Belfast BrawlersBelfast Cubs
Week 5
21.06.2021Belfast SlidersBelfast Brawlers
21.06.2021Smokin’ AcesBelfast Cubs
Week 6
28.06.2021Belfast SlidersBelfast Buccaneers
Week 7
04.07.2021Belfast CubsSmokin’ Aces
Week 8
18.07.2021Belfast BuccaneersBelfast Cubs
Week 9
25.07.2021Belfast BuccaneersBelfast Brawlers
26.07.2021Smokin’ AcesBelfast Sliders
Week 10
01.08.2021Belfast CubsBelfast Sliders
Week 11
09.08.2021Belfast BrawlersBelfast Sliders
Week 12
16.08.2021Belfast BrawlersSmokin’ Aces
Week 13
21.08.2021Smokin’ AcesBelfast Buccaneers
Week 14
29.08.2021Belfast BuccaneersBelfast Sliders
29.08.2021Belfast CubsBelfast Brawlers
Week 15
05.09.2021Belfast CubsBangor Buccaneers
[References: 2]

Match Reports

Week 1 – May 24 2021 – Brawlers 45 Aces 12 – Henry Jones Playing Fields, Belfast

In very windy conditions which made pitching very difficult Brawlers began the defence of their title with a 45-12 victory over their B team Aces. The wind not only made pitching difficult but also meant the big hitting game they had hoped for did not materialise. nonetheless, it was a good experience for new players on both teams making their competitive debut. [References: 8]

Week 2 – May 31 2021 – Belfast Sliders 25 Smokin’ Aces 20 – Dixon Park Playing Fields, Grand Parade, Belfast

Belfast Sliders won their opening game of the season 25-20 versus Aces in a fun game with great Bank Holiday weather for the occasion. [References: 9-11]

Week 2 – May 31 2021 – Brawlers 27 Bangor Buccaneers 4 – Henry Jones Playing Fields, Belfast.

Brawlers went to 2-0 with a 27-4 victory at home to Bangor Buccaneers, playing a tight defence to restrict the Bucs to just the four runs. The weather was fantastic and the Brawlers were brilliant with their hitting and fielding. The Bucs, however, made some great catches so they were happy with their progress against the defending Champions. [Reference: 11-12]

Week 3 – June 7 2021 – Belfast Sliders 3 Belfast Cubs 25 – Dixon Park Playing Fields, Grand Parade, Belfast

Belfast Cubs finally swung into action in week 3 of the 2021 SU season and playing a patient game against a new pitcher in his first season at the plate for near neighbours Belfast Sliders they took a 7-1 lead in the second innings. A strong defensive display meant the Cubs were not in the field too long as they put up 5 shutout innings and added two more big innings in the fourth (8 runs) and the sixth (6 runs). Cubs shortstop Chris won the MVP as they won 25-3 (Most Valuable Player Award). [Reference: 13-14]

About Softball Ulster and the SU League 2021 Season

Softball Ulster was founded in 2007 as a Provincial League within Softball Ireland. It played its first season in 2008 and 2021 will be its 14th season. It comprises 5 teams from 4 clubs, the same as in 2020, with each team playing the other twice – once home and once away for an 8 game season. 4 of the five teams are based in Belfast with the fifth, Bangor Buccaneers, based in the North Down town of that name.

Home venues

TeamVenue
Bangor BuccaneersBloomfield Playing Fields, Bangor, North Down
Belfast CubsStrandtown Primary School, Belfast / Spafield, Holywood, Co. Down
Belfast SlidersDixon Park Playing Fields, Grand Parade, Belfast
BrawlersHenry Jones Playing Fields. Belfast
Smokin’ AcesHenry Jones Playing Fields. Belfast
[References: 2]

Images:

[1] Twitter Softball Ulster Account (2017) Softball Ulster Logo [Internet] Available from: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/606817177379958785/E6QIL96s.png [Accessed 27 May 2017]

Websites

[2] Softball Ulster (2021) Softball Ulster Standings (2021) [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/table/league-standings-2021/ [Accessed 24 August 2020][Last Accessed 18 September 2020]

[3] Softball Ulster (2021) Bangor Buccaneers [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/team/bangor-bucs/ [Accessed 31 May 2021]

[4] Softball Ulster (2021) Belfast Cubs [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/team/belfast-cubs/ [Accessed 31 May 2021]

[5] Softball Ulster (2021) Belfast Sliders [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/team/belfast-sliders/ [Accessed 31 May 2021]

[6] Softball Ulster (2021) Brawlers [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/team/belfast-brawlers/ [Accessed 31 May 2021]

[7] Softball Ulster (2021) Smokin’ Aces [Internet] Available from: https://softballulster.com/team/smokin-aces/ [Accessed 31 May 2021]

Social Media

[8] Belfast Softball Club Facebook (2021)Post, May 24, 2021 at 11:20 PM: [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/BelfastSoftball/posts/4298284710205799 [Accessed 31 May 2021]

[9] Belfast Sliders Softball Club Facebook (2021) Post, 31 May 2021 at 09:24 PM [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/belfastsliders/photos/a.10152314741249618/10159158235114618/ [Accessed 1 June 2021]

[10] The Baseline – Irish Softball Community Facebook Page (2021) Post by Montana Pequinita, May 31, 2021 at 10:00 PM [Internet] Available from: [Accessed 1 June 2021]

[11] Belfast Softball Club Facebook (2021)Post, May 31, 2021 at 11:20 PM: [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/BelfastSoftball/posts/4319521231415480 [Accessed 1 June 2021]

[12] Bangor Buccaneers (2021) Post, May 31, 2021 at 09:42 PM [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/BangorBuccaneers/posts/2039365389538493 [Accessed 1 June 2021]

[13] Belfast Cubs Softball Team Facebook (2021) Post, June 7, 2021 at 10:46 PM [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/BelfastCubs/posts/2294527547344638 [Accessed 18 June 2021]

Websites

[14] Belfast Sliders Softball Club (2021) Sliders v Cubs Game 4 [Internet] Available from: http://belfastsliders.co.uk/event/sliders-vs-cubs-4/ [Accessed 18 June 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Andrew Craven, Belfast Sliders

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Woman’s Football Alliance Division II 2017-2019

Woman's Football Alliance Logo
Woman’s Football Alliance Logo [References: 7]

WFA Division II 2017

RankTeam / DivisionPWLTPFPAPct
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Northeast Division
1Montreal Blitz7610299121.857
2Philadelphia Phantomz9450264164.444
4New York Sharks9540196204.556
5Columbus Comets8440227108.500
9Baltimore Nighthawks8440258249.500
10Detroit Dark Angels8440108235.500
13Indy Crash817066163.125
15West Michigan Mayhem826049178.250
Southeast Region
6Carolina Phoenix8620290107.750
8Tampa Bay Inferno99003851021.000
11Miami Fury9630167134.667
16Jacksonville Dixie Blues8170109252.125
19North Florida Pumas716010282.143
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
Pacific Region
7Mile High Blaze880032501.000
12Sin City Trojans9540185164.556
14Everett Reign927079174.222
17Tacoma Trauma826057227.250
Midwest Region
3St. Louis Slam871026093.875
18Madison Blaze844092223.500
[References: 1]
W/EHome TeamAway Team
Postseason Week 1
10.06.2017Philadelphia Phantomz16New York Sharks23
10.06.2017Tampa Bay Inferno27Miami Fury6
10.06.2017Sin City Trojans13Everett Reign0
Postseason Week 2
17.06.2017St. Louis Slam69Madison Blaze0
17.06.2017Montreal Blitz49New York Sharks27
17.06.2017Carolina Phoenix26Tampa Bay Inferno35
17.06.2017Mile High Blaze28Sin City Trojans14
Postseason Week 3
08.07.2017Montreal Blitz26Tampa Bay Inferno58
08.07.2017St. Louis Slam43Mile High Blaze21
Postseason Week 4
21.07.2017St. Louis Slam42Tampa Bay Inferno15
[References: 2]

WFA Division II 2018

RankTeam / DivisionPWLTPFPAPct
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
2New York Sharks8620243192.750
3Philadelphia Phantomz8350157191.375
5Columbus Comets8620234116.750
7Detroit Dark Angels8530245133.625
11Cleveland Fusion817055131.125
Southeast Region
4Tampa Bay Inferno8620237111.750
10Jacksonville Dixie Blues8530247195.625
13Miami Fury8260197193.250
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
Pacific Region
6Mile High Blaze8620321127.750
12San Diego Rebellion8620199124.750
14Everett Reign862012684.750
15Tacoma Trauma716060168.143
16Capital City Rage60601869.000
Midwest Region
1Minnesota Vixen871025084.875
9Wisconsin Dragons8530167166.625
[References: 3]
W/EHome TeamAway Team
Postseason Week 1
16.06.2018Philly Phantomz14Columbus Comets22
16.06.2018Jacksonville Dixie Blues35Miami Fury14
16.06.2018San Diego Rebellion35Everett Reign0
Postseason Week 2
30.06.2018New York Sharks55Columbus Comets36
30.06.2018Tampa Bay Inferno48Jacksonville Dixie Blues7
30.06.2018Mile High Blaze23San Diego Rebellion16
30.06.2018Minnesota Vixen35Wisconsin Dragons7
Postseason Week 3
14.07.2018New York Sharks42Tampa Bay Inferno21
14.07.2018Minnesota Vixen29Mile High Blaze6
Postseason Week 4
27.07.2018Minnesota Vixen21New York Sharks27
[References: 4]

WFA Division II 2019

RankTeam / DivisionPWLTPFPAPct
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Northeast Division
2Pittsburgh Passion431013574.750
4Columbus Comets43106834.750
5Detroit Dark Angels330093121.000
8New York Wolves413050128.250
10Cleveland Fusion42208457.500
12Baltimore Nighthawks431010889.750
13Philly Phantomz41307287.250
40Indy Crash202004.000
Southeast Region
9Tampa Bay Inferno5230181190.400
16Miami Fury321010469.667
40Jacksonville Dixie Blues40400211.000
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
Pacific Region
6Mile High Blaze4400166121.000
40Seattle Spartans303022118.000
Midwest Region
1St. Louis Slam4400171141.000
3Minnesota Vixen330059191.000
11Houston Energy4400184141.000
18Austin Outlaws 422034114.500
40Wisconsin Dragons431010567.750
[References: 5]
W/EHome TeamAway Team
Postseason Week 1
15.06.2019Pittsburgh Passion41New York Wolves6
15.06.2019Columbus Comets8Detroit Dark Angels24
15.06.2019St. Louis Slam16Minnesota Vixen8
15.06.2019Mile High Blaze30Houston Energy22
Postseason Week 2
29.06.2019Pittsburgh Passion33Detroit Dark Angels34
29.06.2019St. Louis Slam41Mile High Blaze0
Postseason Week 3
13.07.2019St. Louis Slam34Detroit Dark Angels0
[References: 6]

Report

St. Louis Slam won the Women’s Football Alliance Division II title with a 42-15 defeat of Tampa Bay Inferno in 2017, the first year of Tiered Divisions in the WFA. They won it again in 2019 with a 34-0 victory versus Detroit Dark Angels, with New York Sharks triumphing 27-21 against Minnesota Vixen in the intervening 2018 Final. There were 16-19 teams in the WFA Division II during this time divided into four regions.

About

The Woman’s Football Alliance is the Premier Women’s American Football League in the United States of America.

From 2017 onwards it has been split into three levels (Divisions’ I, II, III) with Inter-Division as well as Inter-Conference Play i.e. Teams plzay matches against those from their own Division, as well as playing teams from their own Region in Higher or Lower Divisions.

Report

Dallas Elite won the first Division I title in 20177, beating Boston Renegades 31-21 in the Final. The Renegades went one better the following season, winning 42-18 against the Los Angeles Warriors in the Final, and then repeating as Champions in 2019, beating another California team, Cali War 52-24.

References

[1] Women’s Football Alliance (2017) 2017 WFA National Rankings | WFA II [Internet] Available from: http://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_standings.asp?from=league_data&league=wfa&season=2017 [Accessed 30 January 2020]

[2] Women’s Football Alliance (2017) 2017 WFA Schedule and Scores | WFA II [Internet] Available from: http://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_schedule.asp?from=league_data&league=wfa&season=2017[Accessed 30 January 2020]

[3] Women’s Football Alliance (2018) 2018 WFA National Rankings | WFA II [Internet] Available from: http://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_standings.asp?from=league_data&league=wfa&season=2018 [Accessed 30 January 2020]

[4] Women’s Football Alliance (2017) 2018 WFA Schedule and Scores| WFA II [Internet] Available from: http://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_schedule.asp?from=league_data&league=wfa&season=2018 [Accessed 30 January 2020]

[5] Women’s Football Alliance (2019) 2019 WFA National Rankings| WFA II [Internet] Available from: http://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_standings.asp?from=league_data&league=wfa&season=2019 [Accessed 30 January 2020]

[6] Women’s Football Alliance (2017) 2019 WFA Schedule and Scores | WFA II [Internet] Available from: http://www.hostedsports.com/hsi_schedule.asp?from=league_data&league=wfa&season=2019 [Accessed 30 January 2020]

Images

[7] Women’s Football Alliance (2017) Header [Internet] Available from: https://www.hostedlogos.com/football/wfa/header_site_data.png [Accessed 30 January 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Brianna Wallace & Heather Foust (Dublin Bay Raptors)

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British & Irish Basketball Federation Four Nations Club Wheelchair Tournament 1994

Final Table

Four Nations Club Wheelchair Basketball 1994PWLPFPAPts
RGK (IRL)3301601056
Birmingham Buzzards (Eng)3121031402
West of Scotland (Sco)3121191292
Belfast Knights (NI)3121211292
[References: compiled from results in 1-2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
23.04.1994Birmingham Buzzards (Eng)33West of Scotland (Sco)40
23.04.1994Birmingham Buzzards (Eng)32RGK (Irl)72
23.04.1994RGK (Irl)44Belfast Knights (NI)41
24.04.1994Belfast Knights (NI)28Birmingham Buzzards (Eng)38
24.04.1994Belfast Knights (NI)52West of Scotland (Sco)47
24.04.1994West of Scotland (Sco)32RGK (Irl)44
[References: 1-2]

Report

RGK of Ireland won the Wheelchair Basketball Four Nations Club tournament in the Irish Wheelchair Association in Clontarf over the weekend of April 23rd to 24th 18994, having defeated Birmingham Buzzards 72-32, Belfast Knights 44-41 and West of Scotland 44-32.

Venue: Irish Wheelchair Association, Clontarf, Dublin 3

References / Further Reading

Newspaper

[2] Anon (1994) “A-Z of weekend Basketball” Irish Independent. Monday, April 25, 1994. pg. 38. [Past Copies of the Irish independent are available to view online at the Irish Newspaper archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ [Last accessed 31 May 2021]

[3] Anon (1994) “Basketball” Sunday Independent. April 24, 1994. pg. 48. [Past Copies of the Sunday independent are available to view online at the Irish Newspaper archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ [Last accessed 31 May 2021]

[4] Anon. (1994) “Basketball” Evening Herald. Monday, April 25, 1994. pg. 47 [Past Copies of the Evening Herald are available to view online at the Irish Newspaper archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ [Last accessed 31 May 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jim Naughton.

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Eirball – Irish North American & World Sports Archive

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National Basketball Arena, Tallaght

British & Irish Basketball Federation Men’s Junior Four Countries Tournament 1994

Final Table

BIBF Junior Mens Four Countries 1994PWLPFPAPts
Ireland3302732016
England3212092074
Scotland3121892212
Wales3031842260
[References: Compiled from results in 1-4]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
08.04.1994Scotland67Wales57
08.04.1994Ireland87England72
09.04.1994Ireland100Scotland64
09.04.1994England73Wales62
10.04.1994Ireland86Wales65
10.04.1994England64Scotland58
[References; 1-5]

Report

Ireland pulled off a shock victory over England in the opening night of the Junior Men’s Four Countries Basketball Tournament at the National arena in Tallaght on Saturday, April 8th 1994 and went on to win the tournament with two wins over Scotland and Wales to complete a “Triple Crown”. Niall Phelan top scored on 27 points for Ireland versus Wales and Jason Sherlock scored 23. N Murphy netted 22 against Scotland as Ireland reached the ton and top scored on 27 points versus England in the first match.

Venue: National Basketball Arena, Tallaght, Ireland

National Basketball Arena, Tallaght
National Basketball Arena, Tallaght [Picture Credit: Ross Mahon / Shutterstock (2021) TALLAGHT, IRELAND – MARCH 01, 2021: An aerial view of the National Basketball Arena in Tymon Park. [Reference: 5]

Venue Map

References / Further Reading

Newspaper

[1] Anon (1994) “Planning Pays off for Ireland.” Irish Press. Monday, April 11, 1994. pg. 38 [Past Copies of the Irish Press are available to view online at the Irish Newspaper archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ [Last accessed 31 May 2021]

[2] Anon (1994) “Factfile plus Greyhound Racing: Basketball” Irish Independent. Saturday, April 9, 1994. pg. 20. [Past Copies of the Irish independent are available to view online at the Irish Newspaper archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ [Last accessed 31 May 2021]

[3] Anon (1994) “Basketball” Sunday Independent. April 10, 1994. pg. 47. [Past Copies of the Sunday independent are available to view online at the Irish Newspaper archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ [Last accessed 31 May 2021]

[4] Anon (1994) “A-Z of Weekend Sport: Basketball” Irish Independent. Monday, April 11, 1994. pg. 24. [Past Copies of the Irish independent are available to view online at the Irish Newspaper archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ [Last accessed 31 May 2021]

Images

[5] Picture Credit: Ross Mahon / Shutterstock (2021) TALLAGHT, IRELAND – MARCH 01, 2021: An aerial view of the National Basketball Arena in Tymon Park. [Accessed 4 May 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jim Naughton.

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UEFA Mediterranean National Leagues (Irish Connection) 2004-05

UEFA Logo
UEFA Logo [References: 1]

Malta 2004-05

Malta 2004-05PWDLFAPCOPts
Championship Group
Sliema Wanderers (C)28187347232140
Birkirkara28159469361638
Hibernians281411349321835
Valletta28164857411834
Marsaxlokk28861441471317
Floriana28771428391216
Relegation Group
Pieta Hotspurs24851144381020
Msida St. Joseph247893841819
Zabbar St. Patrick (R)2453162756514
Lija Athletics (R)243219136048
[References: 2]

Report

Zabbar St. Patrick, founded in 1912 were not named St. Patrick until 1948 when they sought to align themselves with other areas seeking independence from England. They were relegated after finishing second last in the 10 team Maltese Top flight in 2004-05. Another Maltese team with an Irish name was Hibernians, named, like the more famous Scottish Club of the same name in Edinburgh after an old name for Ireland (Hibernia). They finished third in the Maltese League in 2004-05, five points behind Champions Sliema Wanderers. [References: 2-3]

References

Images

[1] Pinterest (2019) UEFA Logo [Internet] Available from: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/c4/ae/f6c4ae32d00050ac7826d3d9b5d8ef87.png [Accessed 26 December 2019]

Bibliography

[2] Mike Hammond (2006) “Malta” The European Book of Football 2005/2006 pg. 503.m press (media) ltd, in association with World Soccer. Romford, Essex, England.

Websites

[3] Balls.ie (2021) The Influence of the Irish – International Football clubs who owe their heritage to Ireland [Internet] Available from: https://www.balls.ie/football/clubs-with-irish-links-411046 [Accessed 30 May 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Kevin Smyth.

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

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UEFA Central European National Leagues (Irish Players) 2004-05

UEFA Logo
UEFA Logo [References: 1]

Czech Republic 2004-05

Czech Republic 2004-05PWDLFAPts
AC Sparta Praha (C)302046532864
SK Slavia Praha301587392553
FK Teplice3014115362753
SK Sigma Olomouc301569393451
FC Slovan Liberec # 3014106452646
FK Zablonec 97301299332745
FC Banik Ostrava3091011333637
1.FKD Drnove (R-F)309813303435
FK Marila Pribram309813304135
FC Tescoma Zlin3071211293533
1.FC Brno309615304233
FC Chmel Blsany3071112253832
1.FC Slovacko Uherske Hradiste ##3010146302232
FK Mlada Bolesav3061311263531
SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice (R)306717283925
Slezsky FC Opava # (R)305916254218
[References: 2]

Irish Players – Paul Munster (Republic of Ireland)

PlayersNo.TeamNationalityPositionAppGoals
Paul Munster26SK Slavia PrahaRepublic of IrelandForward(3) subs0
[References: 2]

Report

Republic of Ireland National Paul Munster came on as a substitute in 3 matches for FK Slavia Praha in the Czech Soccer League in 2004-05, helping them in a small way to second place behind Sparta Praha and a place in European competition for 2005-06.

References

Images

[1] Pinterest (2019) UEFA Logo [Internet] Available from: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/c4/ae/f6c4ae32d00050ac7826d3d9b5d8ef87.png [Accessed 26 December 2019]

Bibliography

[2] Mike Hammond (2006) “Czech Republic / SK Slavia Praha” The European Book of Football 2005/2006 pg. 224-238.m press (media) ltd, in association with World Soccer. Romford, Essex, England.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rory Naughton, Cathal Gallagher.

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

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Shamrock Rovers FC v LA Galaxy International Club Friendly Official Match Programme - Tallaght Stadium 21st February 2015

CONCACAF Champions League 2013-14

Group Tables

CONCACAF Champions League 2013-14PWDLFAPts
Group 1
CD Arabe Unido Ciudad de Colon (PAN)4301739
Houston Dynamo (USA)4211427
Williams Connection Marabella (TRT)4013171
Group 2
Sporting Kansas City (USA)4220518
CD Olimpia Tegucigalpa (Hon)4211227
Real Esteli FC (CRC)4013151
Group 3
Cruz Azul FC Ciudad de Mexico (MEX)440010212
CS Herediano (CRC)42021186
Valencia FC de Leogane (HAI)40044150
Group 4
Liga Deportivo Alajuelense (CRC)4301419
CF America Ciudad de Mexico (MEX)4202426
AdF Sporting San Miguelito (PAN)4103163
Group 5
San Jose Earthquakes (USA)4202426
Montreal Impact (CAN)4202346
CD Heredia Jaguares de Peten (GUA) 4202236
Group 6
Deportivo Toluca FC (MEX)440015412
CSD Communicaciones Cd. de Guatemala (GUA) 4202776
Caledonia AIA Malabar (TRT)40042130
Group 7
Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente (MEX)431010210
CD Luis Angel Firpo Usulutan (ELS)4211637
CD Victoria La Ceiba (HON)40044150
Group 8
Los Angeles Galaxy (USA) 4301649
CS Cartagines Deportivo SA (CRC)4112654
AD Isidro Metapan (ELS)4112474
[References: 2-3]

Knockout Rounds

Home Team 1st LegAway Team 1st LegLeg 1Leg 2
Quarter-Finals
Liga Deportivo AlajuelenseCD Arabe Unido0-02-0
San Jose EarthquakesDeportivo Toluca FC1-11-1 (4-5 pens)
Los Angeles GalaxyClub Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles1-02-4
Sporting Kansas CityCruz Azul FC1-01-5
Semi-Finals
Liga Deportivo AlajuelenseDeportivo Toluca FC0-10-2
Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles Cruz Azul1-00-2
Final
Cruz Azul FCDeportivo Toluca FC0-01-1 *
[References: 2-3]

Note: * Cruz Azul won on away goals rule.

Irish Players

PlayerTeamNationalityPositionAppGoals
Robert David “Robbie” KeaneLos Angeles Galaxy (USA)Republic of IrelandForward34
[References: 2]

Robbie Keane CONCACAF Champions League Record 2013-14

DateRoundVersusH/AScoreNotes
20.08.2013Group 8CS Cartagines Deportivo (CRC)HW 2-0Scored 2 Goals (60, 90+4)
12.03.2014QF Leg 1Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles (MEX)HW 1-0
18.03.2014QF Leg 2Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles (MEX) AL 2-4Scored 2 Goals (47, 84)
[References: 2]

Report

Republic of Ireland international Robbie Keane played in 3 matches for Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2013-14 CONCACAF Champions League, one in the Group Stage where he scored two goals to give Galaxy the win at home to CS Cartagines Deportivo of Costa Rica. He did not play any further in the Group Stage as Los Angeles Galaxy qualified for the quarter-Finals with ease, finishing with 9 points from 4 matches, 5 points clear of both CS Cartagines and AD Isidro Metapan of El Salvador.

In the Quarter-Finals LA Galaxy met Mexican team Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente from just South of the border from California in Baja California. Despite winning the first leg 1-0 and 2 goals from Robbie Keane in the return leg in Baja, LA Galaxy succumbed 4-2 to go out 4-3 on aggregate. Robbie played in both matches.

Three Mexican teams reached the Semi-Finals and the dominant country in North, Central American and Caribbean Football won the CONCACAF Champions League Trophy again as expected with Cruz Azul FC of Mexico City defeating Deportivo Toluca FC, from a small distance west of Mexico City, on away goals rule after both matches were drawn. The only non-Mexican team in the Semi-Finals, Liga Deportivo Alajuelense of Costa Rica went out to Deportivo 0-1 and 0-2.

Shamrock Rovers FC v LA Galaxy International Club Friendly Official Match Programme - Tallaght Stadium 21st February 2015
Shamrock Rovers FC v LA Galaxy International Club Friendly Official Match Programme – Tallaght Stadium 21st February 2015 [References: 4]

Robbie Keane appeared on the cover of the Shamrock Rovers v LA Galaxy International Club Friendly Match Programme shortly afterwards in Tallaght, Ireland, his hometown on February 21, 2015.

References

Bibliography

[2] Gabriel Mantz (2015) “CONCACAF Champions League” and “Los Angeles Galaxy” The North American Football Guide 2014-15 pg. 27-48 and pg 70. Soccer Books Ltd. Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England.

Sources/Magazines

[3] Anon. (2011) “World Service: Club football – CONCACAF.” World Soccer September 2013. pg. 104; October 2013 pg. 112; November 2013 pg 94; May 2014; pg. 110.

Images

[4] Picture Credit: Shamrock Rovers FC v LA Galaxy International Club Friendly Official Match Programme – Tallaght Stadium 21st February 2015 – Author’s Personal Collection

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jason Caldwell & Paul Foley.

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Asian Football Confederation AFC Champions League 2011

Asian Football Confederation Logo
Asian Football Confederation Logo [References: 1]

Qualifying Playoffs

Home TeamAway TeamScore
West AsiaSemi-Final
Sadd SC Doha (Qat)Al Ittihad SC de Aleppo (Syr)5-1
West AsiaFinal
Sadd SC Doha (Qat)Dempo Sc Panjim (Ind)2-0
East AsiaSemi-Final
Sriwijaya FC (Ina)Muangthong United FC (Tha)2-2
East AsiaFinal
Sriwijaya FC (Ina)Al Ain FC (UAE)0-4
[References: 2]

Group Tables

AFC Champions League 2011PWDLFAPts
Group A
Foolad Mobarekeh Sepahan FC (Irn) (Q)641114513
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Riyadh (KSA) (Q)641111613
Al-Gharafa SC Doha (Qat)6213677
Al Jazira Club (UAE)60157201
Group B
Sadd SC Doha (Qat) (Q)62408610
Al Nassr FC Riyadh (KSA) (Q)62221078
Esteghlal Tehran (Irn)622211108
FC Pakhtakor Tashkent (Uzb)61238145
Group C
Ittihad FC Jeddah (KSA) (Q)632110511
FC Bunyodkor Tashkent (Uzb) (Q)6231869
Al-Wahda FC Abu Dhabi (UAE)6132686
Persepolis FC (Irn)61236115
Group D
FC Zob Ahan Isfahan (Irn) (Q)64117313
Al Shabab FC Riyadh (KSA) (Q)63218411
Emirates Cultural SC (UAE)62046106
Al Rayyan SC (Qat)6114484
Group E
Gamba Osaka (Jpn) (Q)631213710
Tianjin Teda FC (Chn) (Q)63128610
Jeju United FC (Kor)62136107
Melbourne Victory FC (Aus)61327116
Group F
FC Seoul (Kor) (Q)63219411
Nagoya Grampus Eight (Jpn) (Q)63129610
Al Ain FC (UAE)6213497
Hangzhou Greentown FC (Chn)6123365
Group G
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (Kor) (Q)650114215
Cerezo Osaka (Jpn) (Q)640211412
Shandong Luneng Taishan FC (Chn)6213987
Arema Malang FC (Ina)60152221
Group H
Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC (Kor) (Q)633012312
Kashima Antlers FC (Jpn) (Q)63309312
Sydney FC (Aus)61236115
Shanghai Shenhua FC (Chn)60243132
[References: 2-3]

Knockout Rounds

Home Team 1st LegAway Team 1st Leg1st Leg2nd Leg
Round of 16Single Game
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FCTianjin Teda FC3-0
Gamba OsakaCerezo Osaka0-1
Foolad Mobarekeh Sepahan FCFC Bunyodkor Tashkent3-1
Ittihad FC JeddahAl-Hilal Saudi FC Riyadh3-1
Suwon Samsung Bluewings FCNagoya Grampus Eight2-0
FC SeoulKashima Antlers FC3-0
FC Zob Ahan IsfahanAl Wasr FC Riyadh4-1
Sadd SC DohaAl Shabab FC Riyadh1-0
Quarter-Finals
Cerezo OsakaJeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC4-31-6
Suwon Samsung Bluewings FCFC Zob Ahan Isfahan1-12-1
Foolad Mobarekeh Sepahan FCSadd SC Doha1-0 #2-1
Ittihad FC JeddahFC Seoul3-10-1
Semi-Finals
Suwon Samsung Bluewings FCSadd FC Doha0-21-0
Ittihad FC JeddahJeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC2-31-2
FinalJeonju World Cup Stadium
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FCSadd FC Doha2-2 aet(2-4 pens)
[References: 2-3]

Note: # Awarded 3-0 to Sadd SC Doha after Foolad Mobarekeh Sepahan FC fielded an ineligible player.

Irish Players

PlayerTeamNationalityGamesGoals
Terence Martin “Terry” McFlynnSydney FC (Aus)Northern Ireland40
[References: 3]

Terry McFlynn’s Game Record for Sydney FC (Australia)

DateVersusH/AResultGame Notes
02.03.2011Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC (Kor)HD 0-0Red Card 33 mins
19.04.2011Shanghai Shenhua (Chn)AW 3-2Yellow Card 19 Mins
03.05.2011Suwon Samsung Bluewings (Kor)AL 1-3
10.05.2011Kashima Antlers FC (Jpn)AL 1-2Substituted off 81 Mins
[References: 3]

Report

Terry McFlynn played in four matches for Sydney FC in the AFC Champions League in 2011. The Northern Ireland National was sent off in the first group game against Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC of South Korea after 33 minutes of a 0-0 draw at home. Missing the next two matches due to suspension Terry returned for a 3-2 victory away to Shanghai Shenhua of China, although he was again cautioned, this time getting a yellow card after 19 minutes. He played in the next two matches, losses to the Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC in Korea (1-3) and Kashima Antlers FC in Japan (1-2) as the Australian team crashed out of the competition in the Group Stage. Terry was substituted after 81 minutes of the loss to Kashima Antlers FC. Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC won the Group and Kashima Antlers FC also qualified for the last 16.

Sadd SC Doha from Qatar, who had to go through the Qualifying Rounds to qualify for the Group Stage, eventually won the competition 4-2 on penalties in the Final versus Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC of South Korea, after a 2-2 draw. Sadd SC had some good fortune along the way, however, as a 1-0 loss away to Foolad Mobarekeh Sepahan FC in the Quarter-Finals was overturned and awarded 3-0 to Sadd SC due to Foolad Mobarekeh fielding an ineligible player. Having lost the second leg also 1-2 at home, Sadd FC would have been eliminated if it was not for the 3-0 awarded victory.

References

Images

[1] Law in Sport (2019) Asian Football Confederation Logo [Internet] Available from: https://d3qfk7u7s63iel.cloudfront.net/media/zoo/images/Asian_Football_Confederation_Logo_698162ede6cd78fe6f85da0b2fc0e751.jpg [Accessed 26 December 2019]

Sources/Magazines

[2] Anon. (2011) “World Service: Club football – Asia.” World Soccer July 2011. pg..

Bibliography

[3] Dirk Karsdorp (2014) “2011” The Complete Results and Line-Ups of the AFC Champions League 2008-2013. Pg. 146-200 (2011 Tables) and 187-190 (Terence Martin “Terry” Flynn matches played).

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Paul Hui

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European Inter-State Ice Hockey Leagues 1995-96

IIHF Logo old
IIHF Logo old [References: 1]

East European Hockey League 1995-96

EEHL 1995-96PWDLGFGAPts
Neman Grodno (BLR)2826111545753
Polimir Nowopolotsk (BLR)2822241756746
Belstal Schlobin (BLR)2815491138434
Junior Riga (LAT)28133121227429
Kiew (UKR)2812313948627
Ldinka KPI Kiew (UKR)2874179913618
Energija Elekranai (LIT)2863197715115
Junost Minsk (BLR)280226442232
[References: 2]

Cup of the Low Countries 1995-96

Cup of the Low Countries 1995-96PWDLGFGAPts
Phantoms Deurne (BEL)1816021597332
HYC VDV Herentals (BEL)1814041347528
HIJS Hoky Den Haag (NED)1811161408323
Griffoens Geel (BEL)1811071038422
SIJC Utrecht (NED)189181139119
IJHC Assen (NED)1891811211219
Red Eagles Den Bosch (NED)18711010311715
Chiefs Leuven (BEL)1860128012512
Amstel Tigers Amsterdam (NED)1850137313910
SIJ Leeuwarden (NED) #18001845168-2
[References: 2]

Note: # 2 Points deducted.

Alpen League 1995-96

Alpen League 1995-96PWDLGFGAPts
Pool East
HK Jesenice (SLO) (Q)10703603314
CE Wien (AUT) (Q)10604473512
HC Gardena (ITA)10505564410
HC Fassa (ITA)10505374710
HC Bled (SLO)1040638388
SG Brunigo (ITA)1030726486
Pool Central
KAC Klagenfurt (AUT) (Q)10901603118
Olimpija Ljubljana (SLO) (Q)10703603314
VSV Villach (AUT)10703603414
HC Bolzano (ITA)1040641488
HC Asiago (ITA)1020826614
HC Allegue (ITA)1010923632
Pool West
VEU Feldkirch (AUT) (Q)8602782512
HC Varese (ITA) (Q)8602382512
EHC Lustenau (AUT)840440318
HC 24 Milano (ITA)840444398
HC Devils Milano (ITA)800813430
[References: 2]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Qualification
1997Olimpija Ljubljana4HC Jesenice2
1997CE Wien6HC Varese3
Semi-Finals
1997VSE Feldkirch5Olimpija Ljubljana3
1997CE Wien2KAC Klagenfurt1
Final
1997VEU Feldkirch4CE Wien0
[References: 2]

Atlantic League 1995-96

Atlantic League 1995-96PWDLGFGAPts
Dragons Rouen (FRA) (C)10820772318
Flames Bleues Reims (FRA)1033439389
IK Esbjerg (DEN)832335408
IK Herning (DEN)1032538528
Gothiques Amiens (FRA)931528417
Tilburg Trappers (NED) +720522454
[References: 2]

Note: + 3 Games involving Tilburg Trappers unplayed.

Balkan League 1995-96

Balkan League 1995-96PWDLGFGAPts
HC Sportul Studenasc (ROM) (Q)1080216
HC Bucuresti (ROM) (Q)1080216
HC Crvena Zvezda Beograd (YUG)1070314
HC Slavia Sofia (BUL) (Q)104068
HC Vojvodina (YUG)102084
HC Levsky Sofia (BUL)101092
[References: 2]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Playoffs
1997HC Bucuresti5HC Crvena Zvezda3
1997HC Sportul Studentasc8HC Slavia Sofia3
3rd Place
1997HC Crvena Zvezda5HC Slavia Sofia1
Final
1997HC Bucuresti8HC Sportul Studentasc2
[References: 2]

Report

Phantoms Deurne of Belgium won the Cup of the Lowlands between the Top 4 Belgian and Top 6 Dutch teams in 1995-96, winning 16 of their 18 games. The Atlantic League (6 teams from France, Denmark and Netherlands) was won by Dragons Rouen of France with 18 points from 10 games, well ahead of second-placed Flames Bleues Reims, also France. The East European Hockey League played a 28-game schedule between 8 teams from Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia and Lithuania and was won convincingly by the Belarussian side Neman Grodno who won 26 of their games. The other two leagues, the Alpen League and Balkan League had Playoffs which were won by VEU Feldkirch (Austria) and HC Bucuresti (Romania) respectively.

About

European Inter-State Ice Hockey Leagues give teams in smaller countries a chance to compete at a higher level on a regular basis as well as playing in their own National Leagues. The East European Hockey League (Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania), Alpen League (Austria, Italy, Slovenia), Cup of the Lowlands (Belgium, Netherlands), Atlantic League (France, Netherlands, Denmark), and Balkan League (Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia) were the European Inter-State Leagues of 1996-97. Each of these countries had either competed in the World Championships in 1996, either in Pool A without qualifying for the Final Stages (Italy, Austria, France), Pool B (Latvia, Switzerland, Belarus, Denmark, Netherlands), Pool C (Ukraine, Slovenia, Romania) or Pool D (Lithuania, Yugoslavia, Belgium, Bulgaria).

References

Logos

[1] Seeklogo (2021) IIHF-logo-815C148E41-seeklogo.com [Internet] Available from: https://seeklogo.com/images/I/IIHF-logo-815C148E41-seeklogo.com.gif [Accessed 29 May 2021]

Bibliography

[2] Horst Eckert (1997) Eishockey Almanack 97 International I.I.H.F. Yearbook 1996-97 pg. 81, 87, 128, 142, 178.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Lenka Mulligan and Niall McEvoy

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Eirball – Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 29 May 2021

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