New Oak Boys 4

Harding FC 0

A brace from Lee Walker helped New Oak book their place in the last 8 of The LFA Cup as they comfortably saw off the challenge of the Ringsend outfit on Burrin Celtic's all weather pitch. Playing with aid of the breeze in the first half New Oak set about finding goals. Roy Byrne had the first real chance 10 minutes in when he was released by Dean Kelly but an excellent bit of goalkeeping kept him at bay. New Oak did get their goal 10 minutes later though, the Harding keeper this time the villain as he spilled a delivery from a corner and Cathal Gaffney was on hand to bundle the ball home for 1-0. Lee Walker grabbed his first and New Oak's second just after the half hour, Cian Dowling found Walker in space 25 yards from goal and his shot on the turn found the top corner as The Boys went into half time 2 goals up. New Oak defended their lead well in the early stages of the second half and when opportunities presented themselves they made no mistakes. Just after the hour they pressed the Harding keeper into a mistake and his attempt at a clearance only found Walker who slotted home the third. With 15 minutes left Dean Kelly got the goal his play deserved when he finished emphatically after fininding himself 1 v 1 with the goalkeeper. Best on the day for a New Oak side who will have no fear of the big names left in the competition were Cathal Gaffney, Cian Dowling, Dean Kelly, Lee Murphy and Daryl Coleman.

New Oak Boys 6

St Patrick's Boys 1

On a day when most of their title rivals slipped up New Oak cruised to an easy win over a disappointing St Pats. New Oak were in game mode from the off and were in front inside 2 minutes, Paul Broderick saw his effort saved but Lee Walker was on hand to pounce on the rebound to put the hosts in front. Broderick and Dean Kelly were pulling the strings for New Oak and before the 20-minute mark had passed it was 3-0, Conor Byrne and Graham Delaney getting their names on the scoresheet. With the visitors posing little or no threat New Oak added a fourth before half time from a penalty, Dean Kelly with the spot kick to see the hosts comfortably ahead at the break. New Oak added number five midway through the half, David Doyle finishing off a fine move before Pats got their consolation, a Mark Delaney free kick. There was still time for Greg Sykula to net number 6 for the hosts before the referee called time to put St Pats out of their misery. Impressing for New Oak were Paul Broderick, Dean Kelly, Graham Delaney, and Dylan Keighley. Best for Pats were Thomas Murphy and Chris Gaul.

Slaney Rovers 1

New Oak Boys 2

Two goals in the opening 15 minutes ultimately proved enough for New Oak to claim the points in this keenly contested tie in Rathvilly. The Boys started really well and were ahead inside 5 minutes, Dean Kelly and Jamie McGrath combining to letal effect as they set up Conor Byrne to make it 1-0. With New Oak controlling the middle of the park the second goal arrived 10 minutes later, Lee Murphy fed the ball to David Doyle, his touch on the turn created the space for him to shot across the keeper and into the far corner via the post. Slaney grew into the game and only a goal line clearance from Graham Delaney stopped Shane Murphy's header from reducing the arrears before the break. Slaney came out really strong after the interval with Keelan Gaffney in the New Oak goal producing saves to deny Murphy again and Dan O'Brien. But Slaney kept plugging away, Gareth Doyle's effort beat Gaffney but not the crossbar before Rovers eventually got the goal their play deserved with 25 minutes left. Mick Foley's pass opened the Boys rearguard for Joe Thompson and he made no mistake from 6 yards as he cut the lead in half. With time running out Shane Murphy's goal bound effort was brilliantly tipped away by Gaffney for what proved to be a match winning save as New Oak held on for the points. Best for Rovers on the day were Mick Foley, Lubohir Lesko and Shane Murphy while impressing for New Oak were Keelan Gaffney in goal, Cathal Gaffney, Conor Byrne and Dylan Keighley.

A local derby to wrap up this shield group and New Oak needed to win to make sure of qualification for the quarter final. The game started with both teams trying to play with a quick tempo. The counterattack was the main threat for the home side, and they almost made it count on fifteen minutes when they broke at pace but a last-ditch tackle from David O'Shea spared New Oak from going behind. New oak began to take control of the game from here and made it one nil on twenty minutes when a beautiful, floated cross from Dean Kelly was headed in by James McGrath at the back post. With castle still sitting in waiting for the counter New Oak broke down the left on thirty minutes and another beautiful cross this time from David Doyle was volleyed home again at the back post but this time it was Graham Delaney with the finish. The second started in the same way with New Oak dominating the ball and castle sitting in, the third goal came when a through ball was blocked with a Castle Rangers hand for a penalty. Dean Kelly stepped up and slotted it home nicely.

Five minutes later the Castle Rangers keeper delayed on a ball back to him only for Dean Kelly to slot home for he's second. With new oak playing with confidence now the fifth goal was a ball slipped down the right side of the box for Lee Gordon to then roll it across the six yard and David Doyle finish. With the game effectively over now and New Oak starting to enjoy playing and the pick of the goals came on 75 minutes with a passing move that started with Sean Geoghan in goal and worked down the right side of the field where Lee walker slipped Dean Kelly through, and he finished nicely. The seventh was similar with Dean Kelly, David Doyle , Lee Gordon and Graham Delaney linking up and again finished by Dean Kelly . This was a good workout for both teams and Castle Rangers played some good football especially in the first half when they were causing problems on the break.

New Oak 10

Nurney 0

This match was a must win again for the home side and they were the ones who were on top from the first whistle. They were on the front foot from the start and Dean Kelly scored the pick of the first half goals with a brilliant overhead kick. He added a second soon after and goals from Chris Bermingham, Lee Gordon and Will Hayes made it 5-0 at half time. The second half started a little slower, but the home team were dominant again and they made it count with a penalty again from Dean Kelly before Lee Gordon added his second with a lovely headed goal and goals from David Doyle and Daryl Coleman sealed a big win for New Oak. Best for New oak was Daniel Hayden, Dean Kelly, Chris Bermingham and James McGrath. Best for Nurney were Ger Bonnar, Jamie McCabe and Joe Byrne.