Great weekend for Douglas Hall, Leeds and Leeside in FAI U17 National Cup

It was a great weekend for Douglas Hall, Leeside United and Leeds as they advanced to the next round of the FAI U17 National Cup.

There was disappointment for last year's finalists Midleton though, as they bowed out to Waterford side Villa FC.

Douglas were pushed all the way by Kildare outfit Newbridge Town at Moneygourney last Saturday evening and they couldn’t be separated after 90 pulsating minutes with the game scoreless. 

The Hall hero was Shane Barrett, as he came up with two big goals in the 107th and 113th minutes of extra time to ensure their passage into the next round of the competition, 2-0.

Leeds made their trip over the county bounds a fruitful one when they locked horns with Killarney Celtic at Celtic Park also on Saturday afternoon. The home side led 1-0 with a goal just before halftime. 

However, in the dying minute, Leeds levelled with a spectacular long-range free kick by Cillian O’Callaghan to take the cup tie to extra time. 

Killarney restored their lead 2-1 in the 96th minute, but Johnny Chen stuck the back of the net for Leeds in the second half of extra time to level the game again and it went to penalties. 

Leeds' Adam Patterson, Aaron Crowley, Josh Constant and O’Callaghan all converted their spot kicks and keeper Jack Clancy came up with two big saves that saw the Northside club into the hat for the next round.

RESILIENT

Leeside United U17s returned from Galway after a terrific victory over a highly-rated Mervue United side on Sunday afternoon. 

They came from behind twice to win 3-2 in extra time. A goal from Conor Padden and two from James Kiely, including the winner, meant Leeside were the third Cork team of the weekend to advance. 

This was a massive result for all involved with Leeside.

Last year’s beaten finalists Midleton made their trip over long trip to Waterford and raced into a 2-0 lead with goals from Charlie McCarthy in the opening 14 minutes of the game. However, the hosts responded with two goals to level the game 2-2 at halftime. 

The all-important goal in the 57th minute put Villa ahead and although the Magpies battled hard, the Waterford side held on.

TOP

College Corinthians, who are in flying form, moved top of the Daly Industrial Supplies U17 Premier League with a comprehensive 6-0 victory against Kinsale at Castletreasure. 

Corinthians raced into the lead courtesy of an effort in the 14th minute from Sean Flemming-Byrne. 

They increased their advantage through Ryan Dunne and added a third from Cormac Sheehan in the 54th minute. 

Corinthians were now rampant and added three more goals from Dunne and a brace from Diarmuid Kelly to move top of the table.

In the same competition, Carrigaline United had to come from behind to beat Youghal United at Ballea Park. Youghal went in front just before half-time through Andy O’Sullivan but, Charlie Kennedy hit a brace and Shane Healy also netted in a 3-1 win.

The big shock of the weekend was Douglas Hall inflict the first loss in the U17 League 2 campaign to second-placed Innishvilla at Moneygourney. 

Evan Butler was the star of the show for the Hall as he bagged five goals and with Patrick Murphy and Daniel Mcanvinue also on target to run out 7-1 winners.

In the same competition, Crosshaven travelled to St Mary’s Pitch to take on the hosts and came away with an impressive 4-2 victory with their goals coming from Oscar Mansfield,Jake Farrissey and a brace from Fionn Noonan.

Blarney United moved into second place in the U17 League 1 with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Mallow United at St Mary’s Pitch with Jack O’Sullivan grabbing the all-important goal in the 58th minute.

Blarney were also in sparkling form to move top of the U17 League 3 when they beat Strand United 2-1 at O’Shea Park. Luke O’Mahony struck the back of the net twice before halftime to lead 2-0. However, Dara Feihily scored a late effort for Strand, but the home side held out.