Our U13 Development Footballers travelled to Barrowhouse, Na Fianna on Monday evening for a Development League game.
Portarlington started the game strong and won the throw in, giving a nice air of confidence to the lads. They moved the ball well and dominated the possession for much of the first half. Na Fianna showed some very skilful and accurate passing, but Port defended well and prevented many advancing attacks from developing into scores. Ports counterattack and interception was rewarded with three goals and their kicking was on target with each attack, as they settled into the game.
The half ended with a score line of Port 3.13(22), Na Fianna 1.0 (3).
The second half, (after the oranges) saw a very comfortable team starting to gel together, midfield dominated play which fed the forward line. Sam Lyons & Cian Whelan were on form and advanced the scoreboard with each touch of the ball. Two more goals left Port comfortable and while Na Fianna put up a good fight, Port just could not be stopped.
Full time score was Portarlington 5.17 (32), Na Fianna 2.03 (9).
Team
Michael Mc Callum, Dominic Wyse, Tadgh O' Connor, Sam Petriew 1.0, Jackson Dunphy, Oisin Mc Cormack 0.2, Finn Thornton 1.0, Sam Lyons 1.5, Kristopus Bracista, Adam Yarrow, A Walker 0.3, James Brady 1.01, Jamie Johnston 0.1, Cian Whelan 1.03, Jamie Weldon, Noah Kiernan 0.2.
