Write a commentThis week Bosco U12 girls went top of the league as a result of their game against Warrenpoint on Saturday 9th June 2012.
The Bosco under 12 girls had another great result against the 'Point in their league match at Liam O’Hare Park in Warrenpoint on Saturday.
In the first half Warrenpoint were the dominant team and due to slack defending in the Bosco back line, they managed to score three goals. The Bosco team, fresh from victories against Burren and Saval in recent weeks became frustrated and lacked their usual flowing football. 2 points from Aoibheann Quinn and 1 from Aine McCabe following by a well taken goal from Orlagh Burke improved the situation before the interval.
In the second half Bosco began is take their scores with further points from Aoibheann Quinn and an opportunist goal direct from a free kick by Aine McCabe. In the second half there were excellent performances from Katie Farrell, Sarah O’Hanlon and Rachel Hanna with Rebakah Doyle and Aimee O’Hanlon the best of the forwards.
Nicola Downey was a big loss due to injury but should return for the next match against Roostrevor.
Scorers Aoibheann Quinn (0: 5); Aine McCabe (1: 2); Orlagh Burke (1: 2)
FINAL SCOREBosco 2 :09 Warrenpoint 3: 03
U10s
St John Bosco vs St Peter’s Warrenpoint St Patrick’s P.S. Sunday 10th June
Tommy Ruane and the other mentors from St Peter’s brought a large squad of players up from the Point to meet the St John Bosco U10s on Sunday morning.
Fielding a re-jigged team with changes forced due to illness and holidays the Bosco were missing several key players including the O’Hare twins Jack and Ruarai, Ryan Shields, Padraig Gallagher, Ciaran McAlinden, Daniel Preece and Nathan Gribben.
With Calum McNulty and Michael McNamara controlling midfield they stifled the ‘Point attack whilst feeding in fantastic long ball into the forward line allowing Joshua Madiga, Pól Óg McCormack and Keith McGrath to cut through the defence and take some excellent scores.
In the second period of play Warrenpoint juggled their line up to great effect and brought the game to the Bosco. However with Matthew Monroe, Jack White, Ethan McGibben and Ross Quigley on top form the visitors couldn’t get through the Bosco defence and were restricted to long range shooting.
In the third period of play came the score of the game with a long pass out to Pól Óg McCormack at wing forward from Cathal McStay the ball was flashed across the net to be met by the on rushing Michael McNamara who with ‘Coulteresque’ skill punched the ball to the back of the net with two fists.
After 45 minutes of football the two teams were mixed and another entertaining 15 minutes of football followed. This format provided an opportunity for all players to shine Goal keeper David McCreesh was moved into half forward and scored two fine points and Matthew Monroe slotted over from the half forward line.
This was a wonderful display of football from both teams, played in wonderful weather, on a pitch in excellent condition – great entertainment for all.
Next up for the U10s is Shane O’Neills on the 24th and the U10 tournament on the 1st July
