Match Results & Reports

Blackcastle 5 - Rearcross Youths 3

Rearcross Youths travelled to Templemore for this league tie against Blackcastle Youths and came home empty handed on this occasion, Rearcross got off to the worst possible start when the home side side pounced for a well taken goal, Rearcross started to find their rythm after this set back and drew level with a Thomas Grace free kick. Rearcross were on top at this stage and went ahead when Thomas Grace grabbed his second with a well struck shot from outside the box, however the Rearcross lead was short lived as the home side levelled minutes later following a good move. A lapse of concentration at the start of the second half was to prove costly for the visitors as Blastlecastle plundered two quick fire goals one coming from the penalty spot. Rearcross kept battling amd reduced the deficit when Thomas Grace completed his hat trick from the penalty spot, Rearcross went all out for the equaliser and were unlucky to concede a fifth which was to prove sufficient to kill of the Rearcross challenge on a day when Thomas Grace turned in a man of the match performance.

Rearcross Youths: Paudie Carey, Arthur Crowe, Robert Harrington, Paul Hogan, Wayne McMahon, James Gough, Thomas Grace, Michael O'Gorman, Colm Nolan, Damien Nolan, Mark Hogan