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The Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair squad before their FAI Schools First Year ‘B’ Boys National Cup semi-final
Balla Secondary School 0-0 Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair (AET)
Pobalscoil won 5-3 pens
Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair kept their nerve to overcome Mayo’s Balla Secondary School in the semi-final of the FAI Schools First Year B Boys National Cup - Under 14, Small Schools.
Balla enjoyed a period of good possession in the opening quarter with Daniel Lyons forcing Ó Rabhartaigh into a great save with six minutes gone. Midway through the half, Pobalscoi had their first attempt on goal which saw Cormac Ó Gallchóir’s effort sail over.
Balla came agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock three minutes from the interval as Seán Nolan’s piledriver clipped the bottom of the post. It remained goalless at the break.
There were few chances in the second period with both keepers in fine form. Colman MacCumhaill hit the side netting with six minutes left as the game needed extra time. The stalemate remained in additional time with Balla’s Eoin Walsh rattling the woodwork three minutes into the restart.
Pobalscoil remained confident as they slotted in the first penalty. Balla missed theirs and just couldn’t make up the deficit as Ciaran Mac an Bhreithiun’s side managed a 100% conversion rate to advance to this season’s showdown.
The west Donegal side will await the winners of the other semi-final which is scheduled for Thursday at Killavilla United FC, Roscrea where Limerick side Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher entertain Blessington Community College. The National Cup Final is down for contention on Wednesday, October 2.
Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair: Darragh Ó Rabhartaigh, John Joe Mac Giolla Bhríde, Dylan Ó Gallchóir, Zach O Colla, Padraig Ó Gallchóir, Fionn Mac Grianna, Cormac Ó Gallchóir, Jay Ó Docharaigh, Ronan Nathan, Adam Mac Giolla Bhríde, Colman MacCumhaill. Subs: Callan Mac Grianna, Cillian Mac Ruairí, Patrick Mandilla, Eoin Ó Searcaigh, Brian MacAoidh, Dylan T Ó Gallchóir, Aodhán Ó Domhnaill
Balla: Noah Murphy, James Heaney, Ross Malone, Donal Keane, Blake Mannion, James Staunton, Tony Cunningham ©, Ryan Nolan, Daniel Lyons, Eoin Walsh, Seán Nolan. Subs: Jacob Kenny, Kian Sandival, Lewis Campbell, Shaun Conroy, Liam Cunningham, Jack Heneghen, Ryan McDonnell
Referee: John Barry (Sligo)
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