Underage Match Round-Up
Non-Competitive Games
U11 Girls
The U11 Girls travelled Fealeside on Thursday evening for an under-lights fixture against Abbeyfeale. The girls delivered a strong performance, with plenty of goals on show as both sides enjoyed a great evening of football.
U10 Boys
The U10 Boys made the trip to The Vales on Saturday morning to take on Athea. On a lovely bright morning, the lads enjoyed another opportunity to get out on the pitch and continue their football development.
U8s
The U8s welcomed Blackhill to Ashford for their first game of the season. It was a great occasion for our young Saints to get their season underway, with plenty of football, fun and enthusiasm on display.
Competitive Games
U12 Boys – SFAI Trophy
The U12 Boys travelled to Castleconnell to face Lisnagry B in the SFAI Trophy, producing a battling performance in a closely contested encounter that ultimately had to be decided by penalties.
The home side took the lead after 15 minutes, but the Saints responded well and drew level just before half-time. Cathal Curtin’s well-delivered corner evaded everyone in the box and found its way into the net to leave the sides level at the break.
Half-time: Lisnagry B 1–1 St Ita’s
The Saints picked up where they left off after the restart, maintaining the pressure and looking dangerous going forward. Their efforts were rewarded 15 minutes into the second half when Oisín Ambrose found the net to put St Ita’s in front.
As the clock ticked towards full-time, the Saints looked on course to book their place in the next round. However, a late mix-up in the box allowed Lisnagry B to snatch an equaliser in the dying minutes and force extra time.
Neither side could find a winner during the additional period, leaving penalties to decide the tie. Unfortunately, luck was not on the Saints’ side, with Lisnagry B claiming a 5–3 victory in the shootout.
It was a heartbreaking way to exit the competition, but the lads can take plenty of positives from a determined performance against strong opposition.
U14 Boys – SFAI Trophy
The U14 Boys were also in SFAI Trophy action, travelling to Limerick City to face Avenue United D.
The Saints produced a comprehensive performance to secure a convincing victory and safely book their place in the next round.
Harry Cremin, Ruairí McEnery, Daniel Clifton, Iarlaith Murphy and Michael Reidy all got on the scoresheet in an excellent team display.
Well done to all our teams on another busy weekend of football, and best of luck to the U14 Boys in the next round of the SFAI Trophy!
Non-Competitive Games
U11 Girls
The U11 Girls travelled Fealeside on Thursday evening for an under-lights fixture against Abbeyfeale. The girls delivered a strong performance, with plenty of goals on show as both sides enjoyed a great evening of football.
U10 Boys
The U10 Boys made the trip to The Vales on Saturday morning to take on Athea. On a lovely bright morning, the lads enjoyed another opportunity to get out on the pitch and continue their football development.
U8s
The U8s welcomed Blackhill to Ashford for their first game of the season. It was a great occasion for our young Saints to get their season underway, with plenty of football, fun and enthusiasm on display.
Competitive Games
U12 Boys – SFAI Trophy
The U12 Boys travelled to Castleconnell to face Lisnagry B in the SFAI Trophy, producing a battling performance in a closely contested encounter that ultimately had to be decided by penalties.
The home side took the lead after 15 minutes, but the Saints responded well and drew level just before half-time. Cathal Curtin’s well-delivered corner evaded everyone in the box and found its way into the net to leave the sides level at the break.
Half-time: Lisnagry B 1–1 St Ita’s
The Saints picked up where they left off after the restart, maintaining the pressure and looking dangerous going forward. Their efforts were rewarded 15 minutes into the second half when Oisín Ambrose found the net to put St Ita’s in front.
As the clock ticked towards full-time, the Saints looked on course to book their place in the next round. However, a late mix-up in the box allowed Lisnagry B to snatch an equaliser in the dying minutes and force extra time.
Neither side could find a winner during the additional period, leaving penalties to decide the tie. Unfortunately, luck was not on the Saints’ side, with Lisnagry B claiming a 5–3 victory in the shootout.
It was a heartbreaking way to exit the competition, but the lads can take plenty of positives from a determined performance against strong opposition.
U14 Boys – SFAI Trophy
The U14 Boys were also in SFAI Trophy action, travelling to Limerick City to face Avenue United D.
The Saints produced a comprehensive performance to secure a convincing victory and safely book their place in the next round.
Harry Cremin, Ruairí McEnery, Daniel Clifton, Iarlaith Murphy and Michael Reidy all got on the scoresheet in an excellent team display.
Well done to all our teams on another busy weekend of football, and best of luck to the U14 Boys in the next round of the SFAI Trophy!
