Rearcross U-12's were the visitors to Ballinree for this U-12 Cup game against Premier Division side Ballymackey on Wednesday evening and emerged victorious following a high tension penalty shootout. The visitors played with determination from the kick off and were one nil ahead at the half time whistle following a well taken goal from Patrick Deegan. It was tit for tat in the second half, however Ballymackey made a strong finish and got back on par six minutes from time. Extra time failed to separate the sides with Rearcross proving the more clinical in the penalty shootout. Patrick Deegan was unlucky to see his effort come off the woodwork, however Rearcross scored the next three penalties through Gary O'Brien, Brian Carey and Ger Egan. Rearcross keeper Jack O'Toole made a fine save to hand the initiative to Rearcross, Darragh Kennedy stepped up to convert the final penalty with aplomb to send Rearcross through to the next round.

Rearcross Panel: Jack O'Toole , Tommy Lyons, Martin Nolan, Ger Egan, Gary O'Brien, Darragh Kennedy, Patrick Deegan, Brian Carey, Patrick Carey, Jamie Russell, Darragh Murphy, Shane Quigley, Conor Nolan