Simonstown 2—12 (1--6) Jenkinstown 1—15 (0--9)
Simonstown U --19 team finished their campaign with a well deserved draw against Jenkinstown in Simonstown on Saturday afternoon. Jenkinstown is a combination of Blackhall Gaels,Moynalvey and Baconstown clubs for this competition.
Jenkinstown were faster to settle into game and were 0—4(1f) to 0—0 ahead after seven minutes. Oran Meade and Michael McMahon started to dominate the midfield exchanges and the fast Simonstown forwards drew fouls. Aaron Farrelly was in fine form converting three from different angles and distances. Jenkinstown added two from play and they led 0—6 to 0—3 as the second quarter got under way.. Jack O Kane in goal had two fine saves in the space of three minutes.The Navan men regrouped and Ruairi Brady then split the posts from distance. Nathan Reilly put Farrelly through on goal with a defence splitting pass and he rattled the net to put Simons into lead 1—4 to 0—6. Farrelly again sent over two frees while Jenkinstown finished out the half with three late white flags (1F). A the break the teams were level Simons 1—6 Jenkinstown 0--9.
The Simonstown full back line of Conor Staunton,Cian McKeever and Paddy Shiels were giving their opponents little room. The half backline of Charlie O Kane,James Kane and Cody Chinchilla were vigilant and going forward to help in attack. This enabled Simonstown to take the lead as Nathan Reilly won possession and under pressure pointed. Jack Collier after a nice passing move found the Jenkinstown net with a low ground shot across the face of goal and just inside of post to put Simons 2—7 to 0—9 in front with five second half minutes on the clock. Jenkinstown with more 19year players
worked their way back into game with four points (2fs) to be level after thirteen minutes 2—7 to 0—13. The half forward line of Sean Barry, Aaron Farrelly and Ruairi Brady were working like beavers. Jenkstwn edged ahead but Nathan Reilly notched his second of the day 2—8 to 0—14. A free put Jenkinstown in front but Aaron Farrelly with a free made it 2—9 to 0—15 with nine to play. Nathan Reilly put Simonstown one up but a high ball into Simonstown square was deflected to the net and Jenks led 1—15 to 2—10 with five to go. The full forward line of Cian Newman Nathan Reilly and Jack Collier worked hard and were rewarded when fouls were drawn and Aaron Farrelly slotted over two frees to level match. A very fine performance by a very young team. Well done ,appreciation and thanks to Manager Seamus Kenny, coaches/selectors, Shane O Rourke,Paul Meade, Johny MIlls, Michael Cantwell, Brian McGrath and Robbie Burlingham.
***Simons; Jack O Kane,..Conor Staunton, Cian McKeever, Paddy Shiels...Charlie O Kane, James Kane, Cody Chinchilla...Michael McMahon, Oran Meade,...Sean Barry, Aaron Farrelly (1—8)8f, Ruairi Brady (0—1)...Cian Newman, Nathan Reilly (0—3), Jack Collier (1--0)...
**Subs; Conor Foley, Eoghan Rogers, Aaron Woods.
