Garrycastle 4-20,
Killucan 3-04
Garrycastle hosted Killucan in the fifth round of the league and from the throw-in were in determined mode eager to claim victory.
In the first half the home team started positively with Joey Dunne and Senan Kelly on target in the early stages. The team were keen to entertain the spectators and in their new jerseys looked very impressive as they moved the ball quickly, showed great composure in front of the goals and worked hard for each other to get good scoring opportunities.
Killucan showed they were dangerous with their first attack scoring a goal. However, Garrycastle went right down the pitch and replied with a great point from play, the score at half time being 3-09 to 1-03 in favour of the hosts.
In the second half Garrycastle maintained their superiority, Sheriff Bamidele excellent in the forward line showing well and linking with the players around him. Luke Stankard had another great game in defence and worked hard all match, while Tadhg Mulvihill and Cristian Necil linked well in midfield.
Both goalkeepers, James Cahill and Owen Kelly, were excellent, the latter saving a penalty at the end of the match. Overall, this was a great result for a team who continue to improve.
Team - J Cahill, A Costello, C Lynch, D Donegan, S Glennon, A Mulvihill, L Stankard, T Mulvihill, C Necil, C Joyce, S Kelly, Robert Connor, D Murphy, S Bamidele, J Dunne.
Subs: O Kelly for J Cahill (30mins ), J O’Brien for C Joyce (30mins ), J Pozarowski for A Costello (38mins ), B Feeney for J Dunne (38mins ), E McCormack for D Donegan (42mins ), D Sleator for D Murphy (42mins ), A Naughton for R Conner (46mins ), J Cox for S Bamidele (46mins ).
Under 10 Girls
On Saturday, the Under 10 girls attended a blitz hosted by the Moate All-Whites. With communion taking place, a lot of the team were not available. However, the players had three good competitive games and the girls played really well. Well done to all.
Under 8 Boys vs Under 10 Girls
On Wednesday evening, the club hosted a very novel under-8 boys vs under-10 girls blitz. It was an all family affair with brother vs sister, cousin vs cousin and school vs school.
The weather was excellent and fantastic skills by all were on show. No doubt the blitz was discussed on the play grounds over the following days. Thanks to all the coaches on both sides for making this a fun event.
Under 16 Boys
Garrycastle 6-11, Milltownpass 4-07
The Garrycastle Under 16s completed their league schedule with a home win against visitors Milltownpass on Monday evening. Leading by six points at half time, Garrycastle dominated the opening half playing some good football and displaying an appetite for hard work. In the second half, the home side continued to move the ball well and take their chances to keep the score board ticking over. A good all round team performance saw a much improved Garrycastle side take the points.
Team: James Derwin, Eoghan Joyce, Daniel Stankard (0-01 ), Jack Dowling (1-00 ), Ruari O’Connor, Oisin O’Donoghue, Breehin Redmond, Darragh Clyne (0-01 ), Jack Tucker (1-01 ), Rian Hayden, Dylan Nicholson (0-04 ), Senan Nugent, Louie Shine (2-01 ), Darragh Glennon (2-01 ), Conor Keegan (0-01 ), Ryan Kilmurray (0-01 ), Aidan Costello, Jack Kilmurray.
