The 21st of March was like a beautiful summers day for the shield tie between Tralee Dynamos and Park under 12B derby at Dynamos ground.
The game got under way just before noon. From the start Park were in attack with some beautiful football. After 5 minutes a kick out from the Dynamos keeper was intercepted by David (Tiny) Callaghan who put the ball in the back of the dynamos net to make it 0-1. Shortly after that a lovely corner by Robert Vassiu saw Earnan Ferris head the ball into the back of the net.
The game continued with lovely passing by the Park squad play one tow’s and when Robert took a free kick Matt Healy was there to make it 0-3. A little later TJ Heaphy playing left full back raced down the wing and crossed the ball to Robert who scored a lovely goal. Just before half time another wonderful cross from Robert saw Matt score his second, making it 0-5 at half time.
The second half took up where the first left off, Danny Graney who was introduced at half time got on the end of a Leon Daly cross and scored after only being on the pitch for a minute. At this stage Park had so much of the ball it was almost like the 4-4-2 formation had become a 2-4-4 with defenders TJ moving forward from left back to play on the wing and the right back doing the same, wingers were moving into striking positions and the two centre backs Ryan Guerin and James Charles were well able to defend any attacks mounted by Dynamos. Earnan had almost become a striker and took a lovely cross from Robert with his head and smashed the ball into the back of the net. Shortly after that Earnan was taken down in the penalty area and James took the penalty which he stuck into the corner of the net. 5 minutes later a loose ball in the penalty area was collected by Matt who tapped it into the net.
With 10 minutes left Matt took a volley and blasted the back of the net making it his fourth of the game. Only 5 minutes to go and another splendid cross from Robert saw Danny score his second. After all his good work just before the final whistle Robert scored his second making the final score Dynamos 0 Park 12.
The game was pleasure to watch, lovely flowing football and everybody having a great game. Earnan and Tiny narrowly missing some shots which just went wide. All players made a valuable contribution with outstanding performances from Robert, Earnan and TJ.
Well done to all.
Match report by G.Malone
