Are we all sitting comfortably....
After 4 weeks without a match our U11 boys had an early morning away day against Midleton. Conditions were pretty good for the start of November, just about spot on for a game of football.
At kick off, you would have been forgiven for thinking the lads could be a bit rusty, after all 4 weeks is a long time to not have had a match.
This was not the case.
Like a herd that hadn't seen grass all winter the lads charged into the match. Within the 1st 3 minutes, some slick passing bamboozled the Midleton defence allowing Danny Daly to finish the move with a shot that crept over the line. This set the tone and the pattern repeated itself with captain for the day James OShea and Donnacha MacCárthaigh making it 3 - 0 with barely 7 minutes on the clock.
Goal of the day was next with a brilliant half volley smashed in by the excellent Johnny Cott.
Midleton were just not getting a look in, Kanturks passing and movement was just too much for them. Some silky skills from James OShea added 2 more and his hat-trick was completed with just 17 minutes gone.
The lads were just ruthless today and every attack seemed to be finished with a goal. Donnacha MacCárthaigh added another followed quickly by one from Garrett OKeeffe.
While the forward players were seeing plenty of the ball it must be said that the defence was solid. The back line with Charlie Connelly, Darra Mc Hugh, Eoin Goggin and Cameron Cotter, cut out everything that Midleton threw at them.
With the second half kicking off Midleton to their credit hadn't let their heads drop and managed to pull one back within the first few minutes.
But once again the fitness of our lads started to show. Henry Sneddon showed his pace on the wing and an excellent pass was finished off by Danny Daly.
Cameron Cotter playing somewhat out of position as a striker added the next and Micheal Philpott finished the scoring for the day. (Still waiting for the celebration you promised Michael you will have to show that next match!)
Leo and Maidhc in goal didn't have much to do today but you also deserve a mention because in a game like this you have to stay switched on and you both showed excellent character 👍
Final score Midleton 1 Kanturk 7.
A big thanks to Midleton for hosting us today. A hard day for their lads but never once did their heads drop and their sportsmanship was a credit to the club.
As always lads you are showing what you can do as a team. The passing and movement today was by far the best I have seen from you all. Be proud of how far you have come.
Parents, fantastic support as always these days aren't possible without you.
Cork Schoolboys League
After 4 weeks without a match our U11 boys had an early morning away day against Midleton. Conditions were pretty good for the start of November, just about spot on for a game of football.
At kick off, you would have been forgiven for thinking the lads could be a bit rusty, after all 4 weeks is a long time to not have had a match.
This was not the case.
Like a herd that hadn't seen grass all winter the lads charged into the match. Within the 1st 3 minutes, some slick passing bamboozled the Midleton defence allowing Danny Daly to finish the move with a shot that crept over the line. This set the tone and the pattern repeated itself with captain for the day James OShea and Donnacha MacCárthaigh making it 3 - 0 with barely 7 minutes on the clock.
Goal of the day was next with a brilliant half volley smashed in by the excellent Johnny Cott.
Midleton were just not getting a look in, Kanturks passing and movement was just too much for them. Some silky skills from James OShea added 2 more and his hat-trick was completed with just 17 minutes gone.
The lads were just ruthless today and every attack seemed to be finished with a goal. Donnacha MacCárthaigh added another followed quickly by one from Garrett OKeeffe.
While the forward players were seeing plenty of the ball it must be said that the defence was solid. The back line with Charlie Connelly, Darra Mc Hugh, Eoin Goggin and Cameron Cotter, cut out everything that Midleton threw at them.
With the second half kicking off Midleton to their credit hadn't let their heads drop and managed to pull one back within the first few minutes.
But once again the fitness of our lads started to show. Henry Sneddon showed his pace on the wing and an excellent pass was finished off by Danny Daly.
Cameron Cotter playing somewhat out of position as a striker added the next and Micheal Philpott finished the scoring for the day. (Still waiting for the celebration you promised Michael you will have to show that next match!)
Leo and Maidhc in goal didn't have much to do today but you also deserve a mention because in a game like this you have to stay switched on and you both showed excellent character 👍
Final score Midleton 1 Kanturk 7.
A big thanks to Midleton for hosting us today. A hard day for their lads but never once did their heads drop and their sportsmanship was a credit to the club.
As always lads you are showing what you can do as a team. The passing and movement today was by far the best I have seen from you all. Be proud of how far you have come.
Parents, fantastic support as always these days aren't possible without you.
Cork Schoolboys League
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