Milk Cup 2010 - 26th July

[SecondFig]

Cheers, so I guess tournaments like this are effectively a shop window for these players?

 

[cj_sparky]

Aspire 1-0 up

 

[datura]

0-1 Aspire score after United are caught out by a good throughball, their striker had his first shot saved by Jacob, but tucked in the rebound.

 

[datura]

Make that 0-2, a great finish. United will do well to get back into this, haven't really looked like scoring all game (apart from the disallowed Cofie goal).

 

[datura]

Aspire have a 3rd goal disallowed from a corner, not clear why.

Ekangamene on for Giverin who struggled to get into the game.

 

[cj_sparky]

We are looking very vulnerable at the moment.

 

[datura]

We are looking very vulnerable at the moment.

Yep, and struggling to keep possession, very disappointing display 2nd half so far.

 

[cj_sparky]

That was good from Will Keane forcing a good save, after a neat turn.

 

[datura]

Keane finally makes the keeper work after a neat turn and shot.

 

[cj_sparky]

Sweet strike from Hussein narrowly wide, and we have gone 3 at the back with McGinty pushing upfront with Cofie and Keane.

 

[datura]

At least we've had a bit of pressure the last 5 mins, Aspire thoroughly deserve their win.

 

[cj_sparky]

Cracking long range goal from Blackett there. 1-2

 

[datura]

1-2 Blackett with a screamer from about 30 yards.

 

[datura]

1-2 FT

Very disappointing perfomance all round. Aspire played very well though and fully merited the win, the scoreline flattering on the 2nd half performance.

 

[Name Changed]

How good is this McGinley fella? I've heard good things.

 

[datura]

How good is this McGinley fella? I've heard good things.

McGinty? He's failed to really impress me. He can look a bit clumsy and lacks pace.

 

[Crerand Legend]

McGinty? He's failed to really impress me. He can look a bit clumsy and lacks pace.

Agreed

 

[Cutch]

I guess we could be out of the main competition after that. Top 8 of 24 teams qualify for the Milk Cup isn't it? A win and a defeat wouldn't be enough i'd have thought

 

[datura]

We came 5th apparently (see PS18's twitter) in our group. We have one game left:

'United to play Co. Down at 3pm Wednesday in Slemish Trophy (knocked out of the Milk Cup). Match at The Warren, Portstewart.'

 

[SecondFig]

This is going to sound stupid, but in a warped way I'm kind of glad we didn't win the Milk Cup this time round, simply because it makes me feel more comfortable in believing the current crop of youngsters (the Morrison, Eikrem, King etc.) really are unusually talented

 

[datura]

Apparently we beat Co Down 3-1 today (no line-ups or scorers as yet) - Nick OGS20 (ManUnitedYouth) on Twitter

 

[PS18]

Lawrence, Cofie and Hendrie with the goals. Not sure we'll find out the lineup unfortunately.

 

[kevg]

Lawrence, Cofie and Hendrie with the goals. Not sure we'll find out the lineup unfortunately.

I noticed the Wales U21 squad had a United player called Lawrence in it this week - I assume this is him? Anyone know anymore about him?

 

[jb8521]

I noticed the Wales U21 squad had a United player called Lawrence in it this week - I assume this is him? Anyone know anymore about him?

Fairly impressive since he only turned 16 in january

 

[Mr. MUJAC]

Team v County Down

13. Coll
12. M. Keane
5. McGinty
6. Thorpe
8. Cole
9. Cofie
10. W. Keane
11. Hussain
16. Ekangamene
17. Blackett
18. Hendrie

7. Lawrence (18)
14. Barmby (17)
2. Anderson (9)

Goals: Hendrie, Cofie and Lawrence

We now play Shamrock Rovers today in the Slemish Trophy semi-final at 5.00pm.

 

[Mr. MUJAC]

Team v Aspire

1. Jacob
3. Giverin
5. McGinty
6. Thorpe
7. Lawrence
8. Cole
9. Cofie
10. W. Keane
11. Hussain
12. M. Keane
17. Blackett - scored in injury time

Subs

2. Anderson
4. Fornasier
13. Coll
14. Barmby
15. Love
16. Ekangamene (3)
18. Hendrie

Mike Keane played right back and Giverin on the left. Lawrence was on the right wing, Blackett left with Cole and Hussain in the middle. Cofie and Keane up front in 442 formation.

 

[Mr. MUJAC]

Team v Shamrock Rovers

Won 3-2

1. Jacob
3. Giverin
5. McGinty
6. Thorpe
7. Lawrence
8. Cole
9. Cofie
10. W. Keane
11. Hussain
12. M.Keane
16. Ekangamene

Subs:

2. Anderson (9)
4. (Fornasier didn't travel with the squad)
13. Coll
14. Barmby (16)
15. Love (7)
17. Blackett (3)
18. Hendrie

Will Keane put us ahead before Shamrock Rovers equalised. Cofie then restored our lead and substitute Anderson scored the third.

 

[datura]

Thanks for the info, does that mean we have a final tomorrow?

 

[kevg]

Fairly impressive since he only turned 16 in january

Actually just on standby looking at this: News - Wales Under 21 Squad v Malta - Football Association of Wales

Impressive enough if he's only 16.

 

[Mr. MUJAC]

Thanks for the info, does that mean we have a final tomorrow?

Yes.

We play either Hartlepool or South Coast Bayern in the final tomorrow at 1:30pm.

 

[PS18]

Hartlepool by the looks of it.

 

[PS18]

And we beat them 4-1.

 

[Mr. MUJAC]

And we beat them 4-1.

Team:

13. Coll
12. M. Keane
3. Giverin
5. McGinty
7. Lawrence
8. Cole
9. Cofie
10. W. Keane
11. Hussain
16. Ekangamene
17. Blackett

Subs:

1. Jacob
2. Anderson (7)
6. Thorpe (5)
14. Barmby
15. Love (12)
18. Hendrie

Hussain scored the first before Hartlepool equalised. Cofie then put us 2-1 ahead and Thorpe came on to replace McGinty. Giverin added the third before Cofie ended the scoring. Love and Anderson came on later in the game.

 

[sincher]

Love - what a brilliant name for a footballer.

When he goes up for a header, 'Love is in the air'. When he's needed from the bench 'All you need is Love', etc. etc. Hope he makes it.

 

[golden_blunder]

imagine if he's box to box

"love is all around"

or nipping in at the back post

"love comes around the back"

 

[Cutch]

And the terrace chant...

'LOVE....LOVE WILL TEAR YOU APART..AGAIN'

 

[Cutch]

4 wins out of 5. Not such a bad week although i'm sure they'll be disappointed not to win the main prize. Still, its nice to come home with some silverware