Second Division Shield Final
Ballymackey
1 - Rearcross 'B' 1
[Rearcross
won 3-2 on penalties]
Rearcross 'B' emerged with a gallant victory
against Ballymackey in the Second Division Shield Final played at Ballinree Sports
Ground last Thursday evening following a penalty shootout. Rearcross made the
brighter start, however it was Ballymackey who went ahead in the 8th minute when
Rory Mounsey converted with aplomb from the penalty spot. Exchanges were fair
and even after this with Ballymackey creating the better chances, however Rearcross
drew level in the 37th minute when a shot from Tommy Ryan Luke(Garavane) finished
in the back of net. The second half was a tough and close affair, Jim Caplis was
very much to the fore for Rearcross between the posts, while at the other end
Robert Harrington was unlucky to see his shot come off a Ballymackey defender
and out for a corner following a fine flowing move. The sides were still deadlocked
at the end of normal playing time so it was down to the dreaded penalty shootout
to decide the outcome where Rearcross held the aces with Adrian Hurley, Robert
Harrington and Tommy Ryan Luke(S) converting for Rearcross while Jim Caplis made
two fine saves to thwart a luckless Ballymackey who had their marksmen in Rory
Mounsey and Kevin Ryan. Mike Young (Chairman NT&DL) presented the Shield Trophy
to an elated Adrian Hurley after the game. We would like to thank Ballymackey
FC for accommodating a change of fixture.
Rearcross
'B': Jim Caplis, Tommy Ryan Luke, Larry McLoughlin, Adrian Hurley (Capt.),
Derek Kennedy, Robert Harrington, John Ryan Luke, Davy Ryan Luke, Liam Ryan, Tommy
Ryan Luke(S), Michael O'Gorman Subs: Eamon Wade, Darrren Quigley, Thomas Kennedy,
Pat Wixted, Greg Kennedy, Adrian Ryan, Theo English, Colin O'Doherty, Joey Nolan,
James Nolan
Referee: Tony Canning
Assistant Referees:
Shay Donnelly, David Donnelly