FAOI 12: U12(A) Castleisand District Final
Ballymac Blue Team 2-05 John Mitchels 3-10. Last Thursday evening we played our last game of the season with the Castleisland district league final against John Mitchels in Castleisland Desmonds pitch. In a perfect evening for football we got off to a slow start and Mitchels came out of the blocks with all guns firing. We trailed at the break by three points and with a great performance by all in the second half we just came up short on the night. Well done to all for a great season and coaches Jim Leahy, Tommy Leen and Jer Lynch. Panel on the night Kieran Coggins,Diarmuid Lynch,David Rogers,Liam o Brien,Jack Sugrue,Dean Lenihan,Darragh Brosnan,Darragh Lynch capt,Eoghan Leahy,Dylan Mc Hugh, Eoin Culloty, Darragh Leen,Dylan Dunne Moriarty ,Cian Godley and Darragh Broderick.
U12 (B)Castleisland District Final
John Mitchels 4-04 Ballymac 3- 05. Goals win matches and so it proved last Thursday evening at Desmonds pitch Castleisland. Our lads played a good game but were unable to emulate their heroics of Mondays game where they were victorious against Desmonds. Tiredness also played a part as the lads were definitely feeling the effect of two games in four days. Mitchels were first to the ball on many occasions , but for some great goal keeping by Adam O’Keeffe Mitchels would have ran out easy winners as it was we stuck in there. Brian Cassidy was immense in mid- field and Jack Tobin up front ensured we kept in touch. As the second half went on we were unable to get a goal that we needed, with the time almost up we went for it but Mitchels defence stood firm and the final whistle blew. Although down our boys were gracious in defeat, the boys have put in a great effort all year and games like this will build their character for future episodes. William, Jack and Mike wish to commend the boys efforts and commitment all year since they started out last March. Well Done boys! Team: Adam O’Keeffe, Eoghan Kenny, Adam Kelly, Ciaran Brosnan, Cathal Culloty, Brian Cassidy, Aidan O’Brien, Sean Horan, Kyle O’Connor, Jonathan Lowe, Jack Tobin, Ryan Mc Hugh, James Bailey and Bryan Godley. We look forward to 2014!!
U12 CENTRAL REGION
Desmonds. 2-07 ballymac 4-07
On Monday evening played at desmonds our boys put in a great team performance to be crowned Central Region Div 2b CHAMPIONS!!!
We got off to a great start with jack Tobin getting a goal within the first two minutes. Some great ball was being played in by our midfielders where Brian Cassidy and Aidan o Brien were a great match for desmonds pairing they stuck to there man marking duties and this led to some wonderful play. Desmonds were always threatening and came back into the game . Our defenders Adam Kelly Eoghan Kenny ciaran Brosnan And Jonathan Lowe were keeping desmonds under pressure and made sure each of there scores were well earned .
Half time. Desmonds. 1-3. Ballymac 2-2
Only 2 points in it at the short whistle the boys knew they were in for a tough 25 minutes!
Desmonds seized the imitative from the restart and scored 1-1 without reply in the first 10 minutes we were now down
2 points but the boys stuck to there task and continued to play as a team Kyle o connor was showing well and played some lovely ball to jack in full forward. Darragh Broderick despite an injury was also picking up so great ball.
In the white heat of battle and everthing up for grabs the boys excelled. Jonathan lowe saved his best 25 minutes for this game he caught some Great ball in the half back position and drove at desmonds time and again he was unlucky not to score a goal with one of these breakaways but with about. 3 minutes left on the clock he struck the back of the net to cap a fine display .we were dominant at this stage and had desmonds on the back foot we punished some harsh tackling with well taken points . Great credit must go to the boys for their hard work and it all paid of with a well deserved victory at the final whistle the boys were elated and savoured a fine win.
Team: Cathal Culloty Adam Kelly Eoghan Kenny Ciaran Brosnan Jonathan Lowe Aidan o Brien Brian Cassidy (capt) Kyle oConnor Bryan Godley Jack Tobin Darragh Broderick Sean Horan Adam o Keeffe James Bailey Ryan mc Hugh
ACADEMY : Laune Rangers u10’s & U8’s are coming to play Ballymac next Sunday morning.
Castleisland District U10 football blitz will take place next Saturday starting at 10am in Scartaglin. We are entering two teams in this competition so are asking all players to make a big effort to travel next Saturday. The U8s put in a great effort at Academy on a balmy Sunday morning, Aidan Horgan, Jack O Flaherty, Raymond Lowe, Micheal Savage, Thomas Leen and Jack O’Connor. The U 10 boys were equally impressive with Maurice O Connell, Luke O’Connell, Adam Kelly, Eoin Creedon, Padraig Sullivan and Thomas O’Connor showing some great talent and skill.
TED O’KEEFFE FAMILY FUN DAY: The Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun day will take place on Sunday 6th October.
BREITHLAETHANTA: Happy Birthday to Jack Tobin, Abbey Leahy and Eimear Curran Enjoy your special day
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “If you train hard, you’ll not only be hard, you’ll be hard to beat”