Youghal score two but still lose
U17s Team
D.I.S.C.-Viking U17 League 1
Ardrath Park, Sunday 8th November 2009, 3.00 p.m
Youghal United 1 – 2 Ballincollig
In one of the few games to survive the weekend weather a depleted Ballincollig came away with a thoroughly deserved victory although a few players will be asking themselves how they didn’t manage to get on the scoresheet.
Ballincollig completely dominated the game from start to finish but couldn’t seem to find the net. It was the home team who took the lead against the run of play in their only real chance of the game. Both teams went into the break knowing that the scoreline wasn’t as it should be.
The second half started and try as they might Youghal just couldn’t get into the game. The Ballincollig back-line featuring a make shift centre-half coped comfortably with the Youghal attack. One striker will probably be hoping it doesn’t become a permanent change.
It was an own goal that finally got Ballincollig back on level terms but there was no mistake with the second. A corner swung in and finsihed well by Ben Lacey meant Ballincollig finally had the lead their play deserved. There were at least two more occasions when Ballincollig players were through with only the keeper to beat but failed to find the net. Youghal pushed hard in the final moments for an equaliser but Ballincollig stood form.
The best way to sum up this game is one wet and windy day, two Youghal goals and three points for Ballincollig.
