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Congratulations from all in the club to our junior ladies on winning the championship. Well done girls. Now let's take Ulster by storm!
Seniors - 2 Wins in a week for the seniors
Intermediate Championship 1st Round Replay Clann Na Banna 2-8 Naomh Eoin Bosco 0-15
Despite going down to 14 men for the last 15 minutes of the replayed 1st round championship game in Mayobridge the senior's held on for a well deserved victory and advanced to a quarter final meeting with Bredagh next Friday night 7th September in Newcastle with a 7pm throw in. All County Football League Division 3 Naomh Eoin Bosco 0-12 Attical 0-8 The seniors made it 2 wins in 7 days by defeating Attical by 4 points in Jack Mackin Park on Friday night. This win moves the team up to fourth place in the league with 3 games left to play and guarantees division 2 football for the team next season. Due to the championship quarter final on Friday night, we have not been informed of the date for the next league fixture. Let's make sure that we have a big turn-out on Friday night to support the lads in their quest to reach the championship semi -final.
U14 Girls Reach Championship Semi – Final
After a long break, the U14 Girls faced Ballymartin in the Championship on Sunday evening trying to emulate the success of the Junior Ladies.
The Bosco, who are flying high in the league, faced a Ballymartin team whom they only narrowly defeated when both met in the league so the scene was set for a very competitive encounter.
The future of under aged girls football looks very promising as the U14 squad were bolstered by a number of very talented U12 girls coached by Liam Quinn- E. Casey, N.Downey, A.McCade, N.Burns, O.Burke and A.Quinn. These players showed many of the regular U14 players how the game should be played as the team as a whole were very lack luster in the first half.
Vital points from D.Quinn and an opportunist goal from A.Jackson gave the Bosco a lead of 1.05 – 0.04 at half time.
After a swift team talk and a few positional changes things slowly began to turn around . Ballymartin found it difficult to match the Bosco’s growing commitment and endless foraging from O.Burke and especially A.Quinn.
S.OHare ,N.Osburne,V.Gratten and A Jackson soon began to find form with some fine team and individual scores. After a shaky first half at full back ,A Shortall was now dominating in this position . She was aided and abetted by a resolute combination of the Hackey sisters , C Doherty E Casey and a solid R Kelly in goals.
Late on in the second half “pocket rocket” N Downey entered the fray in some style. She helped the Bosco girls dominate in the last third of the field as they played some great attacking football at last !
Now with renewed belief in their abilities the scores continued to come as the girls dug deep and showed great determination. The final whistle blew with the score of 3.09 – 0.05 in favour of the Bosco Girls.
The Championship semi final will be played this Wednesday. All support would be welcome as the girls strive to emulate the magnificent achievement of the Junior Ladies.
U12 Girls
Following their success in the Bosco Tournament last week, the under 12 girls will travel to take part in the Carryduff tournament next Saturday 8th September 2012. Two teams have been entered with all 30 players expected to take part.
U10s
St John Bosco vs Whitecross Sunday 2nd September St Patrick’s P.S.
The U10’s hosted visitors Whitecross on Sunday in St Patrick’s Primary and once again rose to the occasion with great performances across the team.
Up against a strong physical team with several tall players the Bosco lads had their work cut out and took some time to get to grips with the opposition. David McCreesh at centre full back was given a man marking roll on the tallest player on the pitch and he literally played the game of his life. Matthew Monroe controlled the half back line and launched several Bosco attacks. Midfield duo Jack O’Hare and Michael MacNamara covered a lot of ground and supported the forwards with some great passing.
With a squad of 21 the Bosco had 6 subs which they used on a continual basis with everyone getting plenty of play. Indeed no sooner had Ciaran McAlinden come on as a sub when he latched onto a loose ball and hammered the ball into the back of the Whitecross net.
This was a great performance from the young lads in amber and blue and they now look forward to the return leg next Sunday in Whitecross
BOSCO FAMILY MIS FORTUNES
Plans are now at an advanced stage for the big club fundraiser in the CANAL COURT HOTEL on FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2012.
Tickets will be available in the Social Club from next month or from members of the main committee or finance committee. Tickets are £10 each and it promises to be a very entertaining night with big personalities going head to head in big challenges. Get your tickets early!
