Our u 16 s played Ardfert in Division 1 (b) of the Central Region at Austin Stacks Park on Monday night lat 13th May.
Ardfert started well and had two points on the board after 5 mins , but our boys playing with the wind were level soon afterwards , one point from the boot of Maurice O’Connell and another from Gary Lynch . Ardfert having that bit of a physical presence about them continued to bring the play to Ballymac , but our defenders in Ryan McHugh, James Bailey, Daragh Sweeney and Adam Kelly worked tirelessly.
Both teams added further scores to bring the sides level after 18 mins , the two points from Ballymac :one coming from James Kenny and another from Maurice O’Connell . Ballymac had the ball in the net shortly after , but the goal was disallowed, as the referee had the whistle blown for a throw ball . Ardfert added 4 further points to lead 8 Pts to 4 Pts at the interval.
Despite playing against the wind and trailing by 4 points , we were quick of the mark in the second half with a point from Adam Sheehy. Ardfert pushed ahead again with some further points and the signs were ominous when they had the ball in the net midway through the second half .
However our boys kept playing to the end , and were rewarded when Cathal Culloty had the ball in the net shortly after, following some good play from Luke O’Connell and Adam Walker in Defense. A point from a free from Adam Joy was our final Score.
Ardfert were worthy winners on a Scoreline of 1 14 to 1 06 .
Thanks to all players for putting in a great effort in the Central Region and well done on getting to the final . Thanks to all parents and supporters who travelled and supported us on the night .
Thanks to Austin Stacks Park Committee for allowing us to play in such a fine Stadium, both players and Coaches really appreciated this kind Gesture.
Mile Buíochas .
