D&D Cup quarter final Killea 1 – 1 Corinthians (Killea won 5-4 on pens) Posts and crossbars were left bruised and battered by the Killea men during a terrific quarter final with a few last gasp goal-line clearances thrown in for good measure! How the lads weren’t home and hosed by half-time is anyone’s guess! Evan Breslin smacked the post twice in 3 frenetic first half minutes before finally tucking one away giving the lads the lead their enterprising play deserved. Brian Carlin, Jude Gale and Sean Marsh all came close but the Corinthians’ defence stood resolute. Conal McDaid and Eamon Gillespie formed a solid defence first half as did Corey Smith, Ethan Dileyston and Denis McLaughlin during the second. Killea were desperately unlucky to concede near the end of the first half following a hopeful punt forward. Ronan McMacken and Jacob McDaid fought for their lives in midfield and suffocated and stifled their Derry counterparts during a well fought second half. The Donegal men pressed and pushed but the Corinthians keeper pulled off a string of superb saves to deny Oisin Mathieson, Oisin McFadden, Evan Breslin and Sean Hutton a winner! Ryan McNamee almost won it at the end with a thunderous long range strike which crashed off the crossbar! I fear it’s still vibrating even now! Penalties loomed and you will go a long way to see 5 finer penalties anywhere-such was the quality, technique and composure shown by Evan Breslin, Sean Marsh, Brian Carlin, Ryan McNamee and Jude Gale. Absolutely sensational! Ryan Henderson in goal out psyched the last penalty taker who saw his spot kick crash off the upright and-cometh the hour cometh the man- Jude Gale handled the pressure superbly to fire Killea into the semis!! Well done lads!!. Best wishes and speedy recovery to Eamon Gillespie and Ronan McMacken who both sustained knocks today. The unbeaten run continues and the semis beckon….’KEEP THE FAITH’
Posted on: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 18:57:04 +0000
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