Match Report: St. Ita’s vs NCW C
Full Time: 1–1
After Extra Time: 2–2
Result: St. Ita’s win 4–2 on penalties
St. Ita’s advanced after a thrilling and hard-fought contest against NCW C, winning 4–2 in a dramatic penalty shootout.
First Half
Both teams battled for early momentum, but solid defending at both ends meant chances were limited. The first half finished scoreless at 0–0.
Second Half
NCW C were first to strike in the second half, taking a 1–0 lead. St. Ita’s responded well, and their pressure paid off when Ruairí McEnery was brought down in the box.
McEnery stepped up to the spot and calmly converted, making it 1–1 and bringing the game back to level terms.
With neither side able to find a winner in normal time, the match moved to extra time.
Extra Time
St. Ita’s took the lead when Ruairí McEnery struck again, finishing confidently to put his side 2–1 ahead.
However, with just five minutes remaining, NCW C were awarded a penalty after a foul inside the box.
NCW C converted the penalty to equalise at 2–2, and the match headed for penalties.
Penalty Shootout
The shootout began with NCW C converting their opening penalty. Ruairí McEnery responded by scoring Ita’s first to keep things level.
A pivotal moment arrived when NCW’s second penalty was blasted over the bar. Michael Casey made no mistake with his effort, giving Ita’s the advantage.
NCW C scored their third penalty, but Issac McEnery restored Ita’s lead with a composed finish.
The decisive moment followed: James Mulcahy produced a brilliant save from NCW’s fourth penalty, handing St. Ita’s the chance to win it.
Harry Cremin stepped up and confidently buried the final penalty, securing a 4–2 shootout victory for St. Ita’s.
St. Ita’s showed immense character, battling through extra time with ten men and delivering under pressure from the spot. A memorable and well-earned victory.
Full Time: 1–1
After Extra Time: 2–2
Result: St. Ita’s win 4–2 on penalties
St. Ita’s advanced after a thrilling and hard-fought contest against NCW C, winning 4–2 in a dramatic penalty shootout.
First Half
Both teams battled for early momentum, but solid defending at both ends meant chances were limited. The first half finished scoreless at 0–0.
Second Half
NCW C were first to strike in the second half, taking a 1–0 lead. St. Ita’s responded well, and their pressure paid off when Ruairí McEnery was brought down in the box.
McEnery stepped up to the spot and calmly converted, making it 1–1 and bringing the game back to level terms.
With neither side able to find a winner in normal time, the match moved to extra time.
Extra Time
St. Ita’s took the lead when Ruairí McEnery struck again, finishing confidently to put his side 2–1 ahead.
However, with just five minutes remaining, NCW C were awarded a penalty after a foul inside the box.
NCW C converted the penalty to equalise at 2–2, and the match headed for penalties.
Penalty Shootout
The shootout began with NCW C converting their opening penalty. Ruairí McEnery responded by scoring Ita’s first to keep things level.
A pivotal moment arrived when NCW’s second penalty was blasted over the bar. Michael Casey made no mistake with his effort, giving Ita’s the advantage.
NCW C scored their third penalty, but Issac McEnery restored Ita’s lead with a composed finish.
The decisive moment followed: James Mulcahy produced a brilliant save from NCW’s fourth penalty, handing St. Ita’s the chance to win it.
Harry Cremin stepped up and confidently buried the final penalty, securing a 4–2 shootout victory for St. Ita’s.
St. Ita’s showed immense character, battling through extra time with ten men and delivering under pressure from the spot. A memorable and well-earned victory.
