Central Region U17 League Division 4 Final
Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist 1-14, Dromid/Waterville 0-12.
A goal from Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist Midfielder Darragh O’Sullivan just before the interval proved crucial, as they progressed to overcome Dromid/Waterville in the Central Region U17 League Division 4 final at Derrynane last Friday evening.
It was entertaining contest played in ideal conditions and there was little to choose between the sides for the most part. The away side had wind advantage for the first half, but it was the hosts that lead by 0-4 to 0-3 at the first water break.
The second quarter was ebb and flow with both sides continuing to match each other score for score. For Dromid/Waterville Donncha O’Sullivan and Cian Murphy were very impressive throughout, while target man Aiden Crowley provided the bulk of the scores for Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist.
29 minutes in the teams were deadlocked at 8 points a piece and then a high ball in from an Aiden Crowley free was gathered by Darragh O’Sullivan who dispatched the ball to the net for the all-important goal.
Half Time Score: Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist 1-08 Dromid/Waterville 0-08.
Soon after resumption Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist extended their lead to 5 points, but the away side fought back well and reduced the margin to just 2 going points going into the second half water break to make the score 1-10 to 0-11. At a time when the hosts were temporarily down a player following the issuing of a black card.
It was all to play for going into the final quarter with both sides giving it everything. A pivotal score by wing back Fiachra Breen helped steady the ship for Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist, before 2 pointed frees on the trot by Aidan Crowley put some daylight between the sides coming into the closing minutes. All the while Dromid/Waterville powered forward every chance they got in search of a goal, but goalkeeper Adam Corridon and his defence were rock solid and they successfully managed to keep their opponents at bay, who ended up having to settle with an injury time point from Donncha O’Sullivan.
After the final whistle the trophy was presented to the victorious team captain Darragh O’Sullivan.
Final Score: Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist 1-14, Dromid/Waterville 0-12.
Congratulations to all the Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist players and management and best of luck in the County Minor League Division 9 Semi-Final vs An Ghaeltacht on Monday evening.
Scorers:
Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist: Aiden Crowley 0-09 (0-05f), Darragh O’Sullivan 1-01, Conor Murphy 0-01, Zak Fayen 0-01, Darragh Murphy 0-01, Fiachra Breen 0-01.
Dromid/Waterville: Donncha O’Sullivan 0-05 (0-03f), Cian Murphy 0-04, Padraig O Mangain 0-01, Ruairi O Duineacha 0-01, Evan O’Shea 0-01
Team and panel:
Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist: Adam Corridon, Mike Frank O’Connor, Jack Donnelly, Ciaran Crowley, Fiachra Breen, Jim Clifford, Ronan O’Connor, Adem Gul, Darragh O’Sullivan, Zak Fayen, Conor Murphy, Connor Hennessy, Cathal Murphy, Aiden Crowley, Oisin Galvin.
Billy Noonan, Dara Casey, Oisin Breen, Darragh Murphy, Tom Clifford, Senan Gul, Donnacha O’Sullivan.
