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U19 Boys Soccer

Back Row (L-R): Joshua Ajayi, Andrew McNally, Dylan Nugent, Michael McKeon Boyle,Adam Chan, Kelly Eguakun
Middle Row (L-R): John Clarke, Fredrick Elliot, Colin Dugdale, Adam Dunne, Aaron Heaslip, Tim Palmer, Mr Dermott Plunkett, Adam Pringle
Front Row (L-R): Robert Matthews, Evan O’Connor, David Nzewi, Stuart Smyth, Mark Stewart

SOCCER

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SENIOR SOCCER Ulster Cup 2 Round
Casteblaney College 1 – Royal School 4.
We went into the 2017-2018 season with high hopes of
doing well in the Ulster B competition. In preparation for This was probably our best display of the year as we stream
for the Ulster competition, our coach Mr Plunkett decided rolled a competitive Castleblaney side. Evan O`Connor
to enter us in the Cavan – Monahan A league in order to scored the opening goal and while the Monaghan side did
play some tough opposition before we got to meet Donegal equalize, we were well ahead with the further goals by
school teams. First up was a home match against St.Clares Evan, David Nzewi and Kelvin McNally - which allowed us
Ballyjamesduff. After five minutes we realised we were to come out on top as comfortable winners in the end.
competing against a very strong team but we battled hard Ulster Cup Quarter Final
before losing on a 4-2 score line. Craig Ebbitt and Evan
O`Connor both found the net but a missed penalty at a vital Gweedore College 4 – Royal School 0.
stage prevented us from securing a point. In our second Here our luck ran out as we had to travel to North Donegal
league match we were away to St.Patricks of Cavan to play the reigning All – Ireland champions on their own
and despite leading 2-1 we ended up losing 3-2. Andrew turf. On an extremely windy day we failed to convert our
McNally coolly slotted home the first goal followed by a chances in the first half which ended in 0-0. In the second
belter by Evan O`Connor. half we were coping well until a loose clearance led to
Gweedore taking the lead. After that we changed formation
Ulster Cup 1 Round in an effort to get back into the game. However, an excellent
st
Royal School 6 - Monaghan Collegiate 1. side like Gweedore were able to exploit gaps in our defence

The two leagues games had us in peak form for this cup to score three goals in the last ten minutes.
game. A four goal blitz in the first half put this game beyond Overall, we were pleased with our season and our games.
the reach of a gallant Monaghan side. The concession of Thanks to all the players who participated and to Mr
a late penalty was the only blot on what was a fine team Plunkett who gave up his time to manage the team. Roll on
display. Evan continued his scoring streak with a hat 2019!
trick while the other goals were netted by Mark Stewart,
Frederick Elliott and Aaron Heaslip.

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