The penultimate stage of the under-21 football championship in both A and B are scheduled for Sunday, September 3rd as Con Magee Gaels meet St Mary’s Aghagallon, and St Galls line out against St John’s in the semi-finals of the A competition.
The B section scheduled for the same day sees Kickham’s Creggan welcome Lamh Dhearg to their abode in the semi-final of the B section with Cuchullian’s Dunloy travelling to Randalstown to meet Tir na nOg in the second semi-final.
Under-21A Football Championship semi-final
Con Magee Gaels v St Mary’s Aghagallon at Glenravel (12.00)
Both these semi finalists defied most of the pundits in their expectations in the quarter final stages when Con Magee’s gained victory over the visiting Erin’s Own while St Mary’s gained victory over a fancied St Brigid’s side.
A couple of late points ensured a 2-07 to 0-11 victory over the visiting Cargin last time for the Glensmen and such form if replicated will make them favourites in this assignment against St Mary’s.
Aghagallon also caught the eye with a 1-13 to 1-09 win over the visiting St Brigid’s in their quarter final and they will travel down to meet the ‘Gael’s’ in a positive mode.
St Gall’s v St John’s Semi Final at Milltown (12.00)
St Gall’s were gifted a place in the semi finals when All Saint’s gave their forthcoming Ulster IFC game priority and decided to withdraw from the under 21 championship.
St Galls had a good win in the quarter-final with victory at Hightown over St. Enda’s and they enjoy home advantage here as the Johnnies travel to Milltown.
The Johnnies began their campaign with an impressive 3-11 to 2-09 victory over a fancied St Paul’s at Corrigan Park and they will be favoured by more than a few to continue with another win on Sunday.
Under-21 B Championship Semi Final at Creggan 12.00
Kickham’s Creggan v Lamh Dhearg
Creggan started well in this competition with an away victory at the expense of Rossa.
They recorded a 2-08 to 1-6 win at Rossa Park and they will enjoy home advantage as Lamh Dhearg visit the Staffordstown road.
The Hannahstown men impressed in their opening assignment when they recorded a 3-13 to 2-02 win over the visiting St Joseph’s Glenavy and they will make the trip to the South West in a positive mode.
A close game in prospect but ground advantage may well prove crucial with a win for Creggan anticipated.
Under-21 B Championship Semi Final at Whitehill 12.00
Tir na nOg v Cuchullian’s Dunloy
Randalstown based Tir nanOg defied the challenge posed by the visiting Casements last time finishing with a 3-06 to 2-07 win over the Bannister’s.
The Ports travelled short in numbers however and were defied a late comeback by some resolute defensive work by the Whitehill men.
Tir na nOg are back on home sod for this semi-final as Cuchullian’s visit Whitehill following their 2-14 to O-07 win over Sarsfield at the Bear Pit.
The home side will hope that ground advantage will help their cause but the Cuchullian’s impressed in their away win last time and they may well follow suit again on Sunday.