Minor Footballers defeated in the County Championships

Last Sunday (13th September 09) Millstreet Minors were narrowly defeated after extra time in the County Minor Championship against Bantry Blues in a high scoring game by 4-14 to 2-14. Below are some photos and the match report:

Breaking the tackle
Breaking the tackle

BANTRY BLUES kept the momentum going forward into extra time to get the measure of Millstreet in the Ulster Bank Co. Premier 2 MFC quarter final played at a sizzling Annahala last Sunday.

Bathed in scorching sunshine, the game ebbed and flowed through the opening 60 minutes but in the subsequent bout of 20 minutes, Bantry timed their run to perfection and two goals from David Casey ripped the heart out of a battling Millstreet challenge.

The early exchanges indicated this was going to be a close affair with points at either end confirming a nip and tuck affair. Millstreet relied on points from Michael Vaughan, Michael Murphy and John Buckley but Bantry answered on likewise scores from Rory Deane and David Casey…

The Corkman has the rest of the report.

Getting crowded out for a high ball in midfield
Getting crowded out for a high ball in midfield

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