A look back at the path to the Final, Skryne U12’s had finished top in group A in the Spring League. With Niall Finnerty out of action the lads did really well through the league with wins over St Cuthberts, Seneschalstown, Na Fianna, & Navan O Mahonys. The two teams that both had beaten us were Trim and St Colmcilles. Four teams in the league finished with 8 points and that was Trim, Seneschalstown, St Colmcilles & Skryne. Please see below score for the matches during the League. First named team had home advantage.
Trim 0-32
Skryne 0-18
Skryne 0-45
St Cuthberts 0-18
Navan O Mahony’s 0-10
Skryne 0-28
Skryne 0-42
Seneschalstown 0-35
St Colmcilles 0-34
Skryne 0-21
U12 FLA League Table
Skryne met St Colmcilles in the Semi Final in Skryne and the lads knew it was to be a tough match. Skryne were outstanding and every player from 1-24 gave everything. In the end Skryne won out by 10 Points with a score of Skryne 22, St Colmcilles 12. The lads were really up for the game, and having Niall Finnerty back playing his first match really lifted them all. There was great support in Skryne with the lads showing a great team effort until the final whistle.
The Final in Dunsany 04/06/2014 Vrs Trim.
The Skryne U12’s were asked to arrive in Dunsany at 6-15pm on Wednesday night. All the lads arrived on time with their support from Parents, Family and Friends. It was a great evening for a match and the Dunsany pitch looked really well. There were two teams of 11 and we had one sub either side. All players would be needed for this tough game. On One side nearest the Car Park was Nathan Chawke, Killian Cullen, Sam Hawes, Scott Armstrong, Jack Swan, Sean Keogh, Shane Smyth, Billy Reilly, Killian Cahill, Alex Grendon, Ben Mc Quaid & Aaron Murray. The Managers of this side was Martin Browne & Cormac Grendon. The game got off to a quick start with both sides exchanging points. It was nip and tuck. Alex Grendon for Skryne scored the first three points. The great defense of Sam, Scott, Jack and Killian kept the supply to the forward line. Nathan Chawke gave another great performance in goals and made some fantastic saves. Shane Smyth & Sean Keogh covered plenty of grass and kept with the Trim midfielders who were very strong. Shane Smyth scored two points to keep it level. It was just fantastic game play from both clubs. Killian Cahill & Billy Reilly set up plenty of points and Aaron Murray gave a great performance up front. Aaron who was our keeper was switched to a forward for his great catching skills. Billy Reilly who always gives it everything on the pitch didn’t disappoint. Shane Smyth notched his third point with Trim. Sam Hawes and Jack Swan linked up well with Scott and Killian working off each other. Killian Cahill scored the last point of the first half. At Half time it was 7 Points to Skryne and 8 Points to Trim. The scorers were Alex Grendon(0-5), Shane Smyth(0-4) and Killian Cahill (0-1).
On the other side our other team were playing really well. The accumulated score was to count at the end between both teams. The team on the dugout side was as follows, Alex Curran, Oisin Mc Connell, Gary Browne, Paddy Wright, David Rathbourne, Niall Moreland, Kristoffer Kinsella, Kian Reddy, Niall Finnerty, Oisin Keogh, Sean Mc Govern and Sean Keane. Padraig Finnerty was the manager on the dug out side of Dunsany pitch. Great credit has to go to this bunch of lads as well. From Alex Curran who has been consistent in goals. In the defense was Gary Browne, Paddy Wright, David Rathbourne & Sean Mc Govern. They closed the door on Trim every time and didn’t allow them to score too often. The midfield was Kristoffer Kinsella & Niall Moreland who both are full of running and never seem to tire. Up front was Kian Reddy, Oisin Mc Connell, Niall Finnerty,Oisin Keogh & Sean Keane. Skryne started really well with Niall Finnerty scoring the first point. It was a carbon copy of the match that was being played along side them. Trim were not going without a good fight. Skryne battled hard for every score. Oisin Keogh got on the score sheet along with David Rathbourne who was also sweeping everything up in defense. Niall Moreland had another good game along with Kristoffer Kinsella. Sean Keane was a tower of strength and is really progressing well. Kian Reddy layed off some good balls to Niall Finnerty who is deadly accurate in front of the posts. Niall had a fantastic game and the second half was definitely one of his best performance. Niall scored a tally of 0-9 with David Rathbourne (0-3) Niall Moreland (0-2) and Oisin Keogh who also had a strong second half (0-5).
When the final whistle went it was so close that nobody knew who had won. With the large crowd everybody was waiting for the players body reactions to know who had won. It felt like 10 mins but after a quick tally of scores Skryne U12’s emerged as victors. The Final Score was Skryne 29 Points, Trim 27 Points. There was a great celebration around the pitch. It was a tough and fair game and great sportsmanship showed on both sides.
Skryne headed back to the RST for something to eat and the lads enjoyed getting their photos taken with the cup. Credit has to go to the whole team as one and also thanks to Lilly Fox for being there to attend to the lads if there was any injuries. Also thanks to our Under-Age PRO Hugh who took fantastic photos of the night and it’s memories like this that we will cherish forever. Thanks to the parents who have brought the lads to training and matches and have offered up any lifts. We are thankful too and for all the support for the U12’s in Dunsany that night which was magnificent.
From the Managers & Mentors
Padraig Finnerty,
Martin Browne,
Cormac Grendon
Photos from the game can be seen at http://www.tarasports.com/p111021141
