Erris United 2014 Under 12’s made their home debut in front of a huge crowd against Ballyheane on a glorious Friday evening.
A very tight midfield battle led to few chances, but the deadlock was broken by a goal that could be hung in an art gallery. Conor Barrett caressed a goal kick 40 yards out to Dara Dixon. Dara killed it with his first touch, turned and took off down the right wing like Ryanair flight FR842.
Erris United U12 with their Manager Des.
He took the ball all the way to the dead ball line before drilling in a cross. Adam Conroy made a run across the goal bringing all the defenders with him. This left a space for Cillian Reilly with a gut busting run from midfield to thwump it home. The Beautiful game.
One nil up at half time but a lot of these legs had been going all week at Cul Camp. A lot done, but more to do.
Ballyheane attacked with gusto in the second half but Erris held firm. The back four were calm and assured. Keeper Ben Shevlin was very confidently letting shots run wide of the post while managers Des and Harry were having mild cardiac events. Sean Lavelle came off the bench to freshen up the attack and when the ball fell to him 2 feet out he masterblasted it home. Final score Erris 2 Ballyheane 0.
The Ballyheane goalkeeper was fantastic, with one particular clearance he punched the ball into the car park while knocking Daithi Cosgrove into the middle of next week.
Thank you to the home support for getting behind the lads, if we make much more noise the local residents will be writing their objections to the mayor. Keep it up.