U21 C FC Final: Blackhall proved too strong for Carnaross
November 10, 2015
Blackhall Gaels Paul Kelly is put under pressure by Peter Carpenter Carnaross during the U21 C FC final at Trim.
Carnaross 0-8 Blackhall Gaels 2-16
Carnaross proved no match for a much stronger Blackhall Gaels side who ran out comfortable winners in the decider in Trim.
The game was played in very blustery conditions with very heavy rainfall prior to throw-in. However, this did not hamper Blackhall Gaels who took charge early on racing into a three point lead. Cian O'Reilly pointed for Carnaross but Blackhall Gaels continued their dominance adding five more points without reply. Frank O'Reilly opened his account ten minutes before the break but three more points from Blackhall Gaels left them with a significant 0-11 to 0-2 lead at half-time. Carnaross were unlucky not to have had a penalty on the stroke of half-time when Paddy Dillon was fouled when through on goal but the referee let play continue.
Three early points after the restart from Blackhall Gaels stretched their lead to twelve. Carnaross responded with three of their own from Frank O'Reilly and Cian O'Reilly as they enjoyed a brief period of dominance but their hard work was quickly undone when Blackhall Gaels got the game's opening goal with thirteen minutes remaining. Carnaross added two further points and were unlucky not to grab a goal when Aidan Lynch's effort was kept out by the Blackhall keeper. Blackhall Gaels added 1-1 in the closing stages to finish up convincing winners.
Carnaross: Jack Yore; Peter Carpenter, Aidan Lynch; Liam Brogan, Tomás Plunkett, Cian Yore; Colm Carpenter, Michael Brogan; Paddy Dillon, Pierce Fleming, Cian O'Reilly (0-3); Frank O'Reilly (0-5), Colm McDonagh; Subs: Liam Day for Colm McDonagh; HJ Muldoon for Colm Carpenter; Shane McEnroe for Cian Yore;
