Match Results & Reports

Rearcross U-14's 8 - Borroway Rovers 1

Rearcross U-14's were at home to Borroway Rovers last Saturday and collected full points against the Thurles side, the opening passages of play were competitive as both teams had chances with both Shane Lenihan and Marc Murphy testing the Borroway goalkeeper. Rearcross opened their account in the 15th minute with a well taken goal by Tommy Kennedy, which was followed quickly by a fine goal by Shane Lenihan. The game remained on a knife-edge until Tommy Kennedy doubled his tally with a fantastic strike just as the half time whistle was about to be blown. A determined Borroway team came out all guns blazing in the second half and got their rewards with a fine goal in the 38th minute. Rearcross responded well with Shane Fahey scoring two delightful goals in the 41st and 50th minute. Blane Lenihan scored his first of the game to put Rearcross further ahead, James O' Connor capped off a fine performance with a superb goal in the 65th minute while Tommy Kennedy completed a well deserved hat trick with a minute remaining. A solid Rearcross defence along with goalkeeper Brendan Shanahan impressed throughout, Sean Hickey, Tommy Kennedy, and James O' Connor played best on the day.

Rearcross Panel: Brendan Shanahan, Sean Hickey, James Deegan, Greg Kennedy, Brendan Casey, Marc Murphy, Shane Fahey, Blane Lenihan, Shane Lenihan, Tommy Kennedy, James O' Connor.

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