U16 Shield Final  17-05-2015

Miltown v The Banner

Miltown 1-6  The Banner 1-6

Miltown U16's were cruelly denied a deserved victory in the U16 Shield final in Cusack Park on Sunday evening when a late goal from The Banner ensured that the teams would have to meet again to decide this years title.

The first half was a tight affair played in heavy rain which at times made handling very difficult.An early Eoin Looney goal and two points from the impressive Sean Clancy meant that Miltown went in at half time level on a scoreline of 1-2 to 0-5.The second half saw Miltown establish control with some fine attacking football allied to a strong and disciplined defence which caused numerous problems for their opponents.Scores from Sean Clancy (2), Zack Whelehan and Micheal Murray and some impressive goalkeeping from Euan Reidy meant Miltown went into the closing stages leading by three points.

The Banner increased the pressure on Miltown in the final minutes and were rewarded when a last minute goal finally broke the Miltown rearguard action and meant the sides will have to meet again in Kilfenora on Friday 22nd at 7pm.

After a difficult season, the resolve and dedication of both the players and management must be highly commended and their performance on Sunday gives great hope and belief in this group.

Miltown : Euan Reidy,Saul Boyd,Evan Crowley,Padraig Devitt,Tadhg Flynn,Oisin Looney,Sean Clancy,Eoin Looney,Ronan Meade,Cillian O'Malley,Micheal Murray,Jack Downes,Cian Flanagan,Tadhg O'Neill,Zack Whelehan.

Subs : Christy Keane for T.Flynn

           James Clancy for J Downes

Rereree : Flan O'Reilly (Cratloe)