It was a dry day with no wind for the second league game in division 1 under 13s between Park B and Killarney Celtic B. The game got under way at 12.15 with Park attacking and making some fine moves, one in particular which looked like it could lead to the opening goal but it was deemed to be offside. After 5 minutes or so a high ball down field by Killarney which bounced in front of Parks central defender saw an effort on goal, in the confusion that followed Parks defender put the ball in his own net making it 0-1. Shortly after that, following another attack by Killarney a mix up between Parks defender and keeper saw Killarney make it 0-2. Park continued to play well with some lovely movements down the right wing, Evan Foley linking up with Adam Walker who sent David (Tiny) Callaghan on an attack and as he approached the penalty area he let fly with a beautiful shot which hit the back of the net. 1-2 at half time.
After a team talk at half time Park got down to business in the second half dominating play and with some excellent midfield play the ball came out to the left wing where Matt Healy took it up and made his way on goal, with everyone expecting him to have a shot as he closed in on goal he unselfishly passed it to Tiny who stuck it in the back of the net for his and Parks second. Park now in command all over the field made it look easy as they played forward and a lovely cross from the left side found the head of Danny Jeffers who put it away to make it 3-2.
Minutes later left winger Danny Fisher running in on goal had a shot and made it 4-2. With 10 minutes to go a goal by Killarney which looked well offside was allowed making it 4-3. There was a tense but exciting 10 minutes to go, Park attacking, Killarney attacking. Parks defence were excellent blocking all shots by Killarney reminiscent of the Republic of Ireland defence against Germany. With a minute left, the ball was played in to the Killarney area and Tiny was waiting there to score his hat trick which he did. Final score 5-3.
Well done to Park.
Report by Greg Malone .