Joey’s progress to Cup Final
Carndonagh Community School 0 – 0 St: Joseph’s CBS, Fairview (AET)
St: Joseph’s win 3 – 2 on penalties
There were jubilant scenes in Skreen, Sligo on Thursday afternoon as St: Joseph’s Fairview progressed to the Cup Final of the FAI Schools Umbro 1st Year Boys Competition:
Carndonagh should be very proud of their display in the semi final as it was the final kick of the ball that decided their faith:
The teams were very evenly balanced as the match remained scoreless at full time:
With extra time approaching, Carndonagh notched it up a gear: They had the first opportunity in extra time to carve out a real chance on goal: Jason Doherty combined well with Owen Bradley in the middle of the park to set up Odhran McColgan: McColgan’s effort from close range produced an excellent save from Joey’s keeper Lean Finnegan:
Joey’s responded with a strike on goal three minutes later but were unfortunate not to score when it was cleared off the line by defender James Theseira:
With no other breakthroughs in extra time the match ended 0 – 0:
It was anxious times for both teams as penalties beckoned: St: Joseph’s held their nerve to secure victory by the smallest of margins winning 3 - 2:
Ironically, Joey’s manager Fiona Barry is a native of Ballincollig in Co: Cork: She will lead out her charges to face Colaiste Cholim, Ballincollig in this year’s Umbro 1st Year Boys Cup Final which is scheduled for next week:
Carndonagh: Seamus Houston, Conor Doherty: James Theseira, Sean Gill, Dean Kelly, Adam Byrne, Dara McCOnway, Owen Bradley, Jason Doherty, Paul Doherty, Odhrian McColgan:
Subs: Patrick McGranaghlin, Christopher Hand, Nick McLaughlin for Paul Doherty (49mins)
Teacher: Liam Monagle
St: Joseph’s: Lean Finnegan, Keith Byran, Benas Krickus, Cian Bowe, Paul Gannon, Patrick Kivett, Steven Doyne, Mark Byrne, Leon Grouse, Alan Gannon, Ciaran Doyne:
Subs: Christopher McMahon for Patrick Kivett (47 mins), James Hopkins, Darryl Doran, Dara Hayes, James Collier
Teacher: Fiona Barry
Referee: Vinny McGuinn (Sligo)