Broadford Rovers vs Knocklyon

Broadford were away to their rivals Knocklyon who they had encountered many times in the past few years. Broadford came into this game with their keeper Aaron Hunt injured but managed to persevere and played the game. Aaron Bradshaw topped up another fine display with a brilliant brace while Mark Wotton blasted home from 25 hours with an absolute beauty of a ping. Rovers dominated from the off and the broadford keeper was largely a spectator. Paddy Maughan was extremely hardworking and ran all across the pitch but was just unable to score. Paddy is my man of the match. As Broadford head into the second half of the season they are very well paced in the league race.

Verona Fc vs Broadford Rovers

Broadford Rovers came into this game with a win streak that would make any team confident. Although they had to travel a long journey to Coolmine Park they had their game faces on. Broadford came out dominating with the usual CM Conor Saunders playing on right wing. Aaron Bradshaw was playing suberbly and was starting along Mark Wotton in Midfield. Broadford came out dominating espicially on the wings. They could not however test the keeper. Broadford keeper Aaron Hunt made a good punch from a cross to keep the clean sheet. LW Ian leavey started off the scoring and continued with his goal streak by scoring a stunning volley from the 6 yard box. Broadford got a penalty and Mark Wotton casually converted it but the keeper came close to stopping it. The Verona Keeper pulled off some stunning saves but could not stop Broadford who were just scoring for fun. Super sub Ben Davidson came on but was unable to add to their tally and Dean o Brien suffered the same drought. Aaron Hunt had to make a last minute super save. Allowing broadford 10-0. Mark Wotton with 4(two penalties) Ian leavey with 3, Conor Saunders 2, Aaron Bradshaw 1.

Highlight of the game: Broadford score a goal, the Verona team kick off. Ian Leavey intercepts, runs the pitch and scores straight away.

Broadford Rovers Photos

Broadford Rovers vs Lucan United: First Game of the season. Ian leavy on the left wing.

Gavin Worthington sending in a cross vs Lucan


Broadford Park, Home pitch

Broadford Rovers vs Lucan fc

 Broadford came into this match against the only team that has beaten them. They were not only here to show Lucan that they were an improved side but also to show the league that they were the best team. Unfortunately Broadford were without their skipper; Mark Wotton who is away. Broadford came into this game from the start domiating mid-field and pushing up well. Paddy Maughan was opening out well and with the support of Yohann. Ian leavy put the first goal on the table again keeping with his goal a game tally. Broadford were doing well but a few slip ups in defence caused the keeper to spring into action. On two occassions a  free kick was giving on the right side of the box but Aaron Hunt keept everything out. Towards the end of the first half Lucan were starting to come into the game and with some excellent passing inside the box they equalised. Broadford dominated the second half leaving the keeper to do very little.


 In the second half Broadford were unlucky but some excellent saves and an unbelievable header off the line from a Lucan defender kept the score at 1-1. Time was counting down and Broadford just couldn't score. They brought on current in form super sub Ben Davidson hoping that he would answer their prayers and he did. He delivered a beautiful ball across the box to set up Yohann who kept his cool to score the 90' minute winner. The reaction was like no other and celebration exploded throughout the pitch and sideline. The final whistle blew and broadford we ecstatic, nobody could take this away from them. They stay on top of the league with a three point league on the team below(the willows) but The willows also have a game in head. Broadford's next game is against  Verona in Coolmine park. A game that is a must win if they are to win this league.

Broadford Rovers vs Palmerstown

Broadford Rovers come into this match with two clean sheets. Kill Lane is a tough place to play and Broadford came to the match needing a win to go top of the table. Their game faces were on and they started out with a great early goal from none other than centre-back Alex kenny who smashed a header into the back of the goal in the 18th minut. Two minutes later Broadford responded with another from inform Ian leavey.Yohann was still pushing forward showing his dominance in his CF role. He played a beautiful ball into Aaron Bradshaw who smashed the ball into the top of the net nearly killing the keeper with unbeliably powerful shot. In the second half Broadford slotted another 5 minutes in with Yohann getting his first of many possible chances. Ben Davidson who lacked the Skill and power of Yohann and Aaron Bradshaw was still menacing the defence and got a well deserved goal. Broadford were losing their hold of the game and Palmerstown were coming back. Aaron hunt was unlucky to stop a well struck shot into the bottom of the net, slipping as he went to save the ball. Broadford left Mill lane with well worked 5-1 win. Top of the league and they dont look like they're letting hold of it!

Broadford Rovers vs Manortown Fc

 This was a tense match as Broadford would go joint top with a win in this match. Following their 5-0 win over rivals Lakelands, Broadford were coming into this match with momentum and were also getting back their keeper Aaron Hunt who was sick in the previous week. The team won 3-0 with the keeper having little to do, but when challenged he did the right thing. The Broadford attack was like none other and dominated in ever way. The stand out performances came from captain Mark Wotton and new arrival Yohann Confavreaux. Mark Wottons penalty was completely professional and gets my goal of the week.

Broadford V Willows Fc 3-1 Broadford

Broadford went into this match as underdogs but emerged as winners with a confident 3-1 win over league leaders The Willows. The match began in Ballymun and the pitch was kept at an average quality. Broadford started by keeping possesion but lost it a few times which left keeper; Aaron Hunt to make two great saves. The first goal came from the Willlows who were given a free-kick close to the halfway line. It came over the 6 yard box and the ball was heading back by defender Ross Miller white to the keeper but hit the corner of bunker and went by the helpless keeper. Angry with the goal that he just let in Aaron Hunt got distracted but made another great save to bring him back from redemption.
Broadford got a goal back immediately with Ian leavy scoring a great goal. Broadford were looking strong dominating in mid field with Mark Wotton showing why he is captain and showing Yohan Confavreux showing how useful the new signing can be. Broadford got a freekick from just outside the box on the left side and LB Gavin Worthington stood up but sent it just over. 10 minutes later Willows got a corner which went over the bar but the home team was adement that it had gone in but the Broadford keeper convinced the ref that it had gone over. A quick break from the left wing allowed broadford to counterattack and were given a freekick from the middle of the park. CB Gavin sent a long ball in a CF Yohan got on the end and smashed it home to give Broadford the lead.

It's the second half and broadford are ahead and keeping possesion well but unable to convert their chances. The Broadford keeper who was winded early on in the match was not feeling well and unfortunately got sick on the pitch but played on. The Willows keeper who had been playing the whole match was taken off with a knee injury which only stregthened them and they came close on a number of occasions but the Broadford defence stood stong but Ross was nearly sent off for nothing but was dimissed. The ball was sent up the right from a goalkick and broadford attacked with finesse and super sub Ben Daidson slotted in just before the end.