Fifth win
for St Paul's Minors
St
Paul's minor team recorded their fifth
win in the Minor league with a outstanding
performance away to Kilclief. Playing
with the strong breeze in the first
half St Paul's settled quickly and
took control of the match. Conor,
Rob and Steven gained control around
the middle of the park and the Kilclief
defence were under constant pressure.
Conor, Ryan Tumilty and Chris Whelan
had fine points for St Paul's in the
opening ten minutes. When the home
defence failed to clear the ball in
a goalmouth scramble Ryan quickly
drove it to the net.
In a rare home attack Kilclief converted what was to be their only point of the first half. St Paul's then moved up a gear and four fine points were added by Chris, Ryan, Rob and Stevie before a fine move down the left and a good call for a far post ball by Gavin resulted in him palming the ball home. It was now all St Paul's and Ryan added a further point before McT used his strength to poke the ball into the net in another goalmouth scramble.
When St Paul's were awarded a 45 Kilclief learned to their cost the folly of putting a small corner back on the line as Chris Whelan's fine kick went over his head for St Paul's fourth goal. Stevie then finished off a fine first half with a well taken point to leave the half time score Kilclief 0-1 St Paul's 4-9.
The half-time team talk stressed the
importance of keeping the ball tight
and the need for the forwards to cover
back. As the half progressed the defence
fought for every ball and Kilclief
were unable to get close on goals.
Dessie supported by Ryan Hughes and
Wallsie in the full back line and
the Williams brothers chased everything
whilst Tony's sure handling in goals
dealt with any shots Kilclief got
on goal. Chris was able to go forward
when we got the ball putting pressure
on the home side forcing them to keep
their defenders in their own half.
Playing with the strong breeze Kilclief
only managed six points while St Paul's
had points from Chris and Stevie and
in the last minute a fine individualistic
goal from Rob leaving the final score
Kilclief 0-7 St Paul's 5-11. This
result ensures we finish at worst
third in the league with the runners
up position dependant on the final
round of games. It is vital that we
have a full turnout on Wednesday.
