John Brennan

U-16 Football League

Tullylish 3-5  Glasdrumman 1-11

 

The U-16s travelled to Tullylish on Tuesday night to play their second game of the league.  Glasdrumman started brightly with two points from Paul McCaffrey and Connaire Harrison.  However, through some very sloppy defensive work Tullylish scored two soft goals in a matter of minutes. The rest of the first half saw Glasdrumman take control, dominating in all areas of the field.  They scored three consecutive points form James Mc Dowell(1) and Connaire Harrison (2).  Dale Grant made an immediate impact coming on as substitute and getting a free kick which Connaire Harrison converted.  Tullylish led by a single point at half-time. (2-0 to 0-5)

In the second half, despite the bad conditions, both teams played well in what was a more evenly fought contest.  Eddie Conway made a couple of mesmerising solo runs which resulted in a few Glasdrumman scores from the boot of Stefan McGuinness. Paul Grant caught a few good balls and tackled hard throughout.  Ryan Doran, Darren Joyce and Gavin McCracken came more into the game and led by example with some good blocking and passing.

The Glasdrumman defence went to sleep for a few minutes in the second half and again conceded a goal after quick thinking from the Tullylish free-kick taker caught them off-guard.  Despite this, Glasdrumman fought back well and snatched a dramatic late equaliser with another point from Connaire Harrison and great effort from the boot of Stefan McGuinness in the dying minutes for a deserved draw. 

Man of the match: Ryan Doran

Training continues this week, all players expected to attend.

Glasdrumman: Shane Harrison, Gavin Joyce, Christopher Cassidy, Jamie Carroll, Martin McGrath, Ryan Doran, Gavin McCracken, Paul Grant, Stefan McGuinness, Connaire Harrison (Cpt), James McDowell, Nathan McCracken, Paul McCaffrey, Mark Doran.  Subs: Dale Grant for Mark Doran, Colm Grant, Conor Stevenson.

 

***   Senior match away to Tullylish on Friday night.

***   The club would like to extend their congratulations to the Mary Curran dancers on their recent All Ireland success.