Erris Utd Under 12’s made the long trek to Ballinrobe despite missing some key players through injury and holidays. Erris dominated for much of the game but couldn’t convert any of their chances. Dara Dixon hit the crossbar with a free kick as Erris were camped in the Ballinrobe half.
Erris were to suffer for their profligacy as Ballinrobe broke up the pitch and with their first attack scored an unsaveable top corner belter. One nil at half time.
Manager Des was visibly upset at the break as he informed the lads that he felt that they could perform somewhat better. In fact he was so distracted he forgot to share the Jaffa Cakes which were sponsored by Shevlin Engineering.
The second half continued with Erris living in the Ballinrobe box. A penalty was awarded to Erris but Dara saw his effort rebound off the crossbar. Dara insisted on the goal being measured as he felt it was smaller than FIFA regulations.
Erris were wonderful in the second half and did absolutely everything but score. A big effort for an equaliser left Erris exposed at the back and they conceded a second with the last kick of the game, manager Des took full responsibility for that one.
The optima stats show that Erris had 97.5 % of the possession in the game, 12 corners, 54 shots, 36 on target but no goals. There were at least 11 shots on goal from 18 inches out or less, which were all blocked. Des cried all the way home.
Congratulations to Ballinrobe who took their chances well. If you can hear a constant thumping sound at home then that is Des’s fault as well. The lads were given homework of thumping the ball against the gable of the house as hard as they can, instead of trying to tippy tappy it over the line.
Sure the house needed painting anyway.
Team: Ben Shevlin, Matthew Togher, Oliver Deane, Billy O’Connor, Conor Barrett, Dara Dixon, Eoin Walsh, Ciaran Cawley, Daithi Cosgrove, Adam Conroy, Dylan Togher, Sean Lavelle, Jack Deane, Darren McDonnell, Molly O’Connor.
Aug 02 2014