Joey’s progress to Umbro 1st Year Boys Cup Final

Carndonagh denied by Saintly Joey's

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)