7 of our U16 boys traveled up to Glenanne to play Three Rock Rovers in a tough encounter against a team featuring players selected for Leinster. A tough game ensued with centre backs Daithi and Ivan playing strongly keeping the persistent Three Rock boys from the goal. Liam and John linked up nicely with each other on the right wing creating problems for the Three Rock defence. Ruadhan played strongly on the left wing, slowing down the Three Rock defense on many occasions. A short corner was awarded to Three Rock in the latter stages of the first half and a superb drag flick resulted in the only goal in the match. Keeper Luke kept out further drag flick attempts with spectacular diving saves. William earned short
corners for the Lions side which they were unlucky not to score from. The second half was a tough situation for both teams and at one point the Lions were reduced to ten men when vice-captain Liam was forced to retire to the sidelines after receiving a blow to the knee. Captain Daithi made sure the team kept the scorelines the way they were, clearing the ball from the goal line on two occasions. John forced Three Rock to play more cautiously as he slowed down the attack on multiple occasions with well timed tackles. Liam came back on and the Lions side kept playing impressively and to almost concede on two occasions with shots from William barely going wide. Overall a great performance from all the Enniscorthy boys in Dublin today.
Enniscorthy players involved: Daithi, Liam, Ivan, Luke, William, John and Ruadhan
corners for the Lions side which they were unlucky not to score from. The second half was a tough situation for both teams and at one point the Lions were reduced to ten men when vice-captain Liam was forced to retire to the sidelines after receiving a blow to the knee. Captain Daithi made sure the team kept the scorelines the way they were, clearing the ball from the goal line on two occasions. John forced Three Rock to play more cautiously as he slowed down the attack on multiple occasions with well timed tackles. Liam came back on and the Lions side kept playing impressively and to almost concede on two occasions with shots from William barely going wide. Overall a great performance from all the Enniscorthy boys in Dublin today.
Enniscorthy players involved: Daithi, Liam, Ivan, Luke, William, John and Ruadhan
