Shannon Gaels U14 -v- Kilmore

Shannon Gaels U-14


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Kilmore U-14 1-05

Shannon Gaels U-14 had another convincing win in the Super Valu U-14 Division 3 league with a 20 point victory over old rivals Kilmore. There was much confusion prior the game with Kilmore locked out of the away dressing room, however, the thoughts of the Gaels having to get their team talk in the referee room and the architectural initiative of Chris O Dowd, Kilmore got togged out. The Gaels knew that victory would guarantee them at least third position in the league, so with them thoughts in mind they entered the hairy Croghan Stadium pitch in determined mood. One minute in and Niall Morohan had burst the goals at the Mullaney shop end. Matthew Mc Dermott’s attempted shot for a point hit the post and fell to Niall who made no mistake.

The Gaels tagged on another couple points before a delightful ball from Mick Murtagh found Mc Dermott who fisted the ball of the post and into the net. Again another three points were tagged on before Mickey Murtagh scored a goal worthy of the Champions League final the night before. The Gaels left the field 3-08 to 0-00 at half time. In the second half a few lapses of concentration from the Gaels allowed Kilmore get scores on the board. The Gaels fourth goal came from an impressive passage of play, seen Mc Dermott score his second goal. The passing and support play prior to the goal was the best seen in the Croghan stadium for a long time.

With Jimmy Burke commanding between the post, Drew Bell and Johnny Beirne were in control in the full back line. Indeed Johnny got sea sick at one stage when he reached the Kilmore full back line but unfortunately came back without a score. Conor and Keelan O Dowd have impressed in the half back line with Keelan impressing more and more in each game while Conor has talent waiting to be shown!!! Mickey Murtagh and Daniel Marron did trojan work in the middle of the field. The lads first touch on the ball and kick passing a joy. The half forward line of Cian Harmon and Morgan Conway worked hard. Cian contributed at least 4 points and won an impressive amount of possession. For a U-12 Morgan has showed he has a big future with the Gaels. At the end of the game our full forward line contributed 3 goals, Niall Morohan with one and Matthew Mc Dermott with two.

The subs bench was used again by managers James Deane and Cathal Sweeney. The Mc Donnell brothers Shane and David were introduced 5 minutes into the second half. Shane has become a super sub for the boys and he contributed 2 points and won every ball that came his way. It was great to see David back on the football field and he took over from where Drew left off. 10 minutes from the end Dara O Dowd and a (sunkissed) Evan Beirne entered the fray and put in credible performances.
The Gaels final league game is against St. Faithleachs next Thursday evening the 4th June in Ballyleague at 7pm. The team would like to wish Matty Mulvey get well soon after he picked up a serious finger injury a few weeks ago.