FonaCAB Ulster Minor Football Tournament (Preliminary Round)
Termon (Donegal) 1-10 Silverbridge (Armagh) 0-6
This preliminary round of the St. Paul’s tournament, played at Colaiste Feirste saw a good Termon of Donegal overcome the challenge of Silverbridge of Armagh to advance to the quarter-final where they will face Emmyvale of Monaghan next Sunday, 15th December. The Tir Connaill champions had it mostly their own way throughout though they did survive a mighty goalmouth scramble.
The Donegal side led 0-6 to 0-2 after 15 minutes and a goal from the penalty spot from Ryan McFadden saw them push on to a commanding 1-7 to 0-4 lead at the halfway stage and they were good value for that lead.
After the break McFadden was offered the opportunity to increase the Termon lead from the same scenario but this time the Silverbridge keeper dived full length to his left to make an excellent save and deny the Termon man.
It had little influence on the result however and in a low scoring second half Termon outscored Silverbridge 0-3 to 0-2 and on this showing will fancy their chances of giving the fonaCAB tournament a real rattle.
