08 February 2006 Foxrock-Cabinteely win Dublin U-16 title Share this Article 0 0 0 Shares! 0 Shares! Foxrock Cabinteely U16 Champions Sunday afternoon 2.p.m and the most important game for U16 county football was to take place. After two thrilling semi-finals it was Foxrock Cabinteely V’s Ballyboden St. Endas who were lining out for their chance of the championship title. The venue was Ballyboden and conditions were perfect for a great days football. The first half of the game was an intense display of football with little more than 2 points separating the teams at any time. Foxrock Cabinteely put over a succession of points with Amy Connelly, Blathnaid Callan and Amy Ring on form, these were followed by two superb goals from Sinead Loughran putting Foxrock Cabinteely up by 2 points at half time. Ballyboden got off to a quick start in the second half adding another 1-1 to their score within the first ten minutes. Foxrock Cabinteely had to dig deep and with key players such as Kirste McArdle, Sinead Goldrick and Elaine Bolger (captain) on the back line Ballyboden scored only once more the rest of the game. 10 minutes to go and Foxrock Cabinteely were awarded a penalty due to a foul on Amy Ring in the small square. Ciara Murphy stood up to the challenge and brought Foxrock Cabinteely back into the game with an unstoppable shot on goal. Goals were the flavour of the day with Amy Ring and Ciara O’Riordan soon after beating the Ballyboden goalie again and again. The final score was 5-8 to 1-9 in Foxrock Cabinteely’s favour. It was an immense game of football which showed great skill, speed and passion on both sides. Although all players gave it their all, Sinead Goldrick (Foxrock Cabinteely) was the player of the match on the day. Sinead was seen on every inch of the pitch throughout the game and both team members and mentors agreed she had an outstanding day. Seamus McKenna presented the cup to Elaine Bolger where she thanked Ballyboden for a great game and the took the cup home to Kilboggot park. Share this Article 0 0