The SFAI U.12 Inter League Jim Cashin Cup Mayo, final score, 3-1 Roscommon
The Mayo Under 12 team maintained their 100% record in the Jim Cashin 12 Cup on Sunday last, 14th April with a hard earned victory over a gallant Roscommon team in round four of the SFAI inter league played in terrible conditions in Manulla.
Young Luke is showing his Dad's skill.
Roscommon started the brighter and were a goal up after 5 minutes, playing with a very strong wind at their back. Mayo initiated a response and through playing some good football, they were back on level terms after 20 minutes when Dylan Fell got onto a loose ball on the edge of the box and rounded the Roscommon defender and finished neatly in the bottom corner. Mayo were winning all the 50/50 balls in the centre of midfield and Jack O’Connor and Luke Dawson were causing Roscommon lots of problems in the wings. Despite the pressure from out wide, it was all square going in at the break.
In the second half Mayo introduced Luke O’Reilly and they started to get on top in all areas of the pitch. Playing with a strong wind at their back, Mayo had a number of chances to take the lead, particularly when Ronan Dervan went close with a well hit shot from close range but the Roscommon keeper was equal to his effort.
With 15 minutes remaining Luke O’Reilly showed some great skill by beating his man and striking an unstoppable shot into the bottom right hand corner to put the home side in front. Roscommon tried everything to get back into the game but they could not get the better of the Mayo defence. While Roscommon were chasing an equaliser, Mayo got their third goal with 10 minutes remaining and it was Luke 0’Reilly who was on target again scoring from close range. Mayo settled for the 3-1 win and it confirmed their top spot in their group.
Mayo now face Inishowen on the 27th April at home in the SFAI Jim Cashin Cup quarter final.
The Mayo team in full.
Cormac Henry, Liam Og Horkan, Cillian Redmond, Michael Fahy, Simon Walsh (Capt.),Darragh Byrne,
Shea Pye
Luke Dawson
Jack O’Connor
Alan McHale
Dylan Fell
Subs used
Darragh Fallon
Luke O’Reilly
Ben Edel
Ronan Dervan
Ross Jordan