Shrule/Glencorrib visited Kilmeena for our final U16 Boys Championship Group 2 game. It was a tough evening for the visitors who quickly fell behind after a flurry of scores from the home team. In a physical game, tempers were rising on the pitch and on the sideline but despite missing plenty of chances, Kilmeena led by 10 points at half time.
The boys played into the wind in the second half and were encouraged to keep the ball in hand, which they did admirably, and controlled the entirety of the second half with some really outstanding play at times For every shot missed in the first half, almost every attempt seemed to result in a score in the second. Score after score followed and Shrule/Glencorrib were relieved when the final whistle blew. A scarcely believable 25 point difference separated the teams in the end. The final score was Kilmeena 6-13 Shrule/Glencorrib 1-3.
Having been on the receiving end of a couple of thrashings ourselves this season, It was one of those rare evenings when everything went our way. We were left wondering what might have been had we not conceded the score in the final play of the game against Louisbugh last week.
Next up for us, a Shield semi-final against Burrishoole in Kilmeena on Thursday 29th August.
Many thanks, again, to Martin McIntyre for his superb photos from the evening.
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