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U-13 Bredagh v Bryansford
Sunday 2nd December 2007
Bredagh U-13's championship hopes came to an end today with a defeat by Bryansford in the semi-final of a great competition.
The Bredagh lads had played great football to achieve runners-up status in their group. This put them into a semi-final slot against Bryansford, winners of the other group. The game was played in testing conditions at Newcastle, with frequent showers and a very wet and mucky pitch. The game was evenly contested in the opening 15 minutes of the first half, with the home team's goal, scored within the first 3 minutes, being countered by 2 Bredagh points, first from John Mongan and then Niall Fitzpatrick. Bryansford went on to score 5 points in the first half with no reply from the visitors. The score stood 1-5 to 0-2 in favour of the home side at the half-time whistle.
Hopes were still high of a Bredagh comeback at the beginning of the second half however, this was short lived as Bryansford resumed with the same determination and hunger they showed in the first half. They went on to score 2-4 in the second half with Bredagh unable to convert any of the few chances they got. The closest from Bredagh was a blistering shot from Ruairi Sheridan which rebounded off the crossbar.
The conditions favoured the fitter team in the end with Bryansford coming through deserved winners. They kept their composure and game plan throughout the game which frustrated the Bredagh lads, who appeared to lack the same level of fitness and discipline. Seven of Bryansfords points were scored from frees around 20-30m from goal.
Nevertheless, this U-13 competition provided the Bredagh lads with football through to this late stage in the year and more importantly, it gave the U-12 lads that are moving up to U-14 next season, a taste of serious competitive East Down football.
Well done to all the players, coaches and parents who contributed to this very successful competition. See pics below.
U-20 Semi-Final
Bredagh 0-07 Bryansford 4-10
Bredagh lost out on an U-20 A final appearance despite a gutsy performance against a very useful Byansford outfit. In truth the scoreline doesn't do the boys justice as they should have notched another half dozen points at least.
There was a very encouraging panel of 23 for this match (22 of whom are still u20 next year), proving that the potential is there.
Thanks to all who turned out to support the team.
Best wishes and a speedy recovery to Matthew Quinn who suffered a broken bone in his wrist.
Bredagh 3-12 Drumaness 1-04
Sunday 28th October 2007
Bredagh U-20s achieved their realistic target of two wins from three in the East Down competition, with a well deserved victory over Drumaness by treble scores.
The scoreboard doesn't lie and Bredagh were the far superior team for much of this game. The boys started well and were leading after 20 minutes 0-05 to 0-02, when a good Hollywood/Steele move saw Joe net, to put a fairer gloss on the scoreline. The win was then never in doubt and when Niall Nolan and Matthew Hollywood goaled in the second half the victory was complete.
Owen Costello again put in a five star performance, assisted by Briggs, Gray, Colton and Steele. Paddy Byrne's free taking was excellent and Conal (Poland) O'Neill was a revelation in the right corner.
This section of the competition ended Castlewellan 6pts, Bredagh 4pts, L'island/T'connaght 2pts D'ness 0pts. We await news of play-offs - players should keep an eye on Tuesdays Irish News fixtures and the website for details.
Contact Frank on 07779 038152 for details of availability (esp P Boyd, Diff etc)
U-20 Bredagh v Castlewellan
Sunday 21st October 2007
The U20s lost to a Castlewellan team made up of the 2005 Down and Ulster Minor Champions, with a few younger County Minors thrown in for good measure.
It was a difficult assignment, but the boys never gave up and plugged away well finishing with a bit of a flourish scoring 3 of the last 4 scores.
Best for Bredagh were Sean Irwin, Matthew Hollywood, Niall Devlin, Niall Boyle and Owen Costello.
Home to Drumaness next Sunday, in a game we must win. Meet 12.45.
East Down U-20 Tournament
Sunday 14th October 2007
Bredagh 4-05 Cnoc ni Drinn (Loughinisland/Teconnaught) 2-10
This Sunday a large crowd witnessed an excellent start to this competition by a young, but totally committed Bredagh team. The opposition came with a squad of 23 - Bredagh had only 17 and when the lively Paul Doole broke a bone in his hand after 10 minutes, things didn't look good.
But the boys stepped up to the mark and lead by 4 points at the break.
The second half saw the boys grind out a result against the odds. Cnoc ni Drinn introduced fresh legs and took the lead with five minutes to go, but again Bredagh fought back with Sean Irwin scoring the winning goal in the dying minutes.
Best for Bredagh were Owen Costello, Paul Boyd, Niall Devlin, Stevie Gray and Matthew Hollywood (2-01). Matthew Quinn scored 1-01 and the tireless Joe Steel had a goal dubiously ruled out for a square ball.
NB: Fixture change - we now do have an away match at Castlewellan next Sunday 21st. Meet 12.00 noon. Any problems call Frank on 07779 038152
PS: Castlewellan beat Drumaness 2-10 to 1-04 today.
PPS: Best wishes to Doolers on a speedy recovery.
Notice for U21 Footballers
18th September 2007
We are entering a team in this year's E Down u-21 Championship/League. It is expected to start after the playoffs in October.
All u17s - u21s are asked to attend Senior training as often as possible as and from now.
Ollie McWilliams and Kevin Muldoon will be at the training sessions and are part of the Management Team.
Training is 6.30 - 7.45 Mon/Wed/Fri. We need a good turnout, and some of the lads not currently training with the Seniors certainly need their fitness levels improved.
We will get a challenge match arranged before the first competitive game.
This competition gives us one more opportunity for silverware - we have potentially a very good squad - so lets all put in the effort.
U-14 Team
2007 BREDAGH FOOTBALL
U-8 Team
U-10 Team
U-12 Team
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