U20 FC Div 5: Moynalty secure semi final spot

Moynalty's Calum Reilly

Dunsany 2-09 Moynalty 1 -17

Moynalty produced a strong performance against Dunsany in their Div 5, U20 Football Championship clash, dominating large periods of the game and playing some eye-catching attacking football, particularly in the first half. A fourth-minute goal from Shane Bennett, along with points from Eanna Bennett, Cathal Donoghue, Sean McMahon, David Daly and Callum Reilly, helped Moynalty build a commanding half-time lead.

HT Score: Dunsany 0-07 Moynalty 1-11

Credit to Dunsany, who came out fighting and found the net just two minutes into the second half to keep themselves in touch. Their goalkeeper produced a string of excellent saves to keep his side in the hunt, while their county midfielder scored a brilliant individual goal midway through the second half to set up a tense and exciting finish.

However, Moynalty's defence stood firm under pressure, with all six backs putting in solid performances to limit Dunsany's chances. Overall, it was a good all-round team display from Moynalty, who will be satisfied with many aspects of their game. With one round left to play, this win secures Moynalty a place in the semi-final, where they will face one of the top two sides in Group B.

Moynalty scorers: Calum Reilly 0-05, Shane Bennett 1-01, Eanna Bennett 0-3, Sean McMahon 0-03, Ewan Gilsenan 0-01, David Daly 0-01, Odhran McMahon 0-01

Moynalty: Cillian Gaynor, Micky Smyth, Dylan Farrelly, ⁠Jack Kavanagh, Caoimhin Cussen, Odhrán McMahon, David Daly, ⁠Joe McMahon, Sean McMahon, Leo Kavanagh, Shane Bennett, Cathal Donoghue, Callum Reilly, Eanna Bennett, Ewan Gilsenan.