John Brennan

U-16 Football League

Glenn 0-3   Glasdrumman 2-13

On Tuesday evening, the Glasdrumman U-16 squad had the long journey to Glenn.  After two previous wins, the team was confident they could take the points again this week. Glasdrumman, playing with a strong wind, took quite a while to get into their stride.  Glenn were unlucky to miss a goal opportunity and shot three wides inside the opening quarter. After this early scare, a well-taken point form Mark Doran and a few scores from play and free kicks from Connaire Harrison, Glasdrumman forged ahead. After good play through the middle of the park from Christopher Cassidy, Ryan Doran and Paul Grant, Stefan McGuinness hit the back of the net with a tremendous left-foot effort to put distance between the teams.  Another goal from Connaire Harrison extended Gladrumman’s lead.  Glenn, replied with good movement of the ball and some good passing, which resulted in a well worked score.  Half-time score: Glenn 0-1 Glasdrumman 2-7

In the second half, Connaire Harrison played a deeper role and helped in midfield alongside Paul Grant and Eddie Colway to control play more.  Super sub Daniel Rooney led the line up front with a great score after good play from Colm Grant and Conor Stevenson.  Nathan McCracken got a deserved point of his own after trying hard throughout the game towards the end.  A solid second half display eased Glasdrumman through to another win.

Man of the match: James McDowell

Training continues this week on Saturday at 5pm, all players expected to attend,(bring gloves)

Glasdrumman: Shane Harrison, Gavin Joyce, Christopher Cassidy, Jamie Carroll, James McDowell, Ryan Doran(0-1), Gavin McCracken, Eddie Conway (0-1), Paul Grant, Stefan McGuinness (1-2), Connaire Harrison (Capt.) (1-6), Nathan McCracken(0-1), Colm Grant, Paul McCaffrey, Mark Doran(0-1).  Subs used: Dale Grant, Conor Stevenson, Daniel Rooney (0-1)

***  Senior match away to Teconnaught on Friday night

***  U-16 match this week at home to Annaclone 7.15pm Tuesday