Rathcoole FC Fall To Terenure In League Clash

In a disappointing league encounter on 3rd May 2025, Rathcoole FC's over 35s side succumbed to a 4-1 defeat against Terenure o35s at their home ground in Rathcoole. The match, which kicked off at 4:00pm, saw Rathcoole struggle to maintain their early lead, ultimately allowing Terenure to dominate the game.

Rathcoole FC lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking opportunities through the midfield. Colm Tully took his place in goal, shielded by a back three consisting of Gary Ryan in the centre, flanked by Adrian Whelan on the right and Simon Doyle on the left. The midfield quartet featured Shane Hyland and Paul Moran on the wings, with Luke Keegan and Will Moran occupying central roles. David Doyle played just behind the two forwards, Tiago Faria and Sammi Idris, who were tasked with leading the line and converting chances into goals.

The substitutes for Rathcoole included Johnny Paun, Noel Brennan, Chris McGlynn, and Gary Murray, who would be called upon to make an impact as the match progressed.

Rathcoole started brightly, taking the lead in the 12th minute when Tiago Faria found the back of the net, assisted by David Doyle. This early goal provided a glimmer of hope for the home side, who looked to build on their advantage. However, Terenure responded effectively, equalising in the 37th minute, which shifted the momentum of the match.

As the second half commenced, Rathcoole made a substitution, bringing on Johnny Paun for Shane Hyland, hoping to inject fresh energy into their play. Unfortunately for Rathcoole, Terenure quickly took control, scoring three goals in a devastating 12-minute spell. The first of these came in the 52nd minute, followed by another just two minutes later, leaving Rathcoole reeling.

In a bid to change the tide, Rathcoole made further substitutions, introducing Noel Brennan for Sammi Idris and later bringing on Chris McGlynn and Gary Murray for Tiago Faria and David Doyle respectively in the 76th minute. Despite these changes, Terenure continued to dominate, adding a fourth goal in the 74th minute, effectively sealing Rathcoole's fate.

As the match drew to a close, Rathcoole made one final substitution, reintroducing Shane Hyland for Paul Moran in the 84th minute, and later Tiago Faria came back on for Gary Ryan in the 87th minute. However, the home side could not find a way back into the game, and the final whistle confirmed a disappointing 4-1 defeat for Rathcoole FC.

This match highlighted the challenges faced by Rathcoole FC, as they will need to regroup and reassess their strategies ahead of their next fixture in the league.