Gaelfast Year 8 qualifiers
Goals win games would suggest as Blessed Trinity qualified for Antrim Year 8 Shield final by surpassing the challenges of Edmund Rice in the Quarter final and De La Salle in the Semi-final.
Quarter Final 1: Blessed Trinity 4-1 vs 2-1 Edmund Rice
Edmund Rice came out of the traps quick by scoring 1-1 in the first minute. Mason McAlea showcased great skill throughout the game for Edmund Rice. Blessed Trinity defence held out Edmund Rice for the rest of the half. Momentum would swing in the second half for Blessed Trinity as midfielders Archie Matthews and Ruairi Hennesy set up attacks which cut through the Edmund Rice defence which resulted in Blessed Trinity scoring 4-1 without reply. Edmund Rice would get a consolation goal late in the game but damage was already done.
Quarter Final 2: De La Salle 4-5 vs 3-4 All Saints
This was an end-to-end game but De La Salle showed a little more class to win the quarter final. All Saints centre half forward James Nolan starred throughout the game with his great running and score taking display. Leo Winchester played a key role for De La Salle as he turned over and intercepted key passes to build a platform for La Salle attacks. All Saint’s midfielder Leon Syla showcased excellent work rate where he stopped many La Salle attacks allowing for All Saints to stay withing touching distance. Luke and Declan Tumelty worked a smart free kick on the 20th minute mark for De La Salle which resulted in a goal. This changed momentum of the game resulting in De La Salle to hold onto a hard-fought victory.
Semi Final: Blessed Trinity 5-0 vs 3-2 De La Salle
Blessed Trinity held onto a 4-point win as they beat De La Salle in the semi-final. Blessed Trinity used the wind in the first half quite well were they played fast counter-attacking football to score 4 early goals with Se O’Hara playing a pivotal role in full forward. Luke and Declan Tumelty led De La Salle second half fight back, bringing them to touching distance. Time would run out for La Salle as great defending from Blessed Trinity would see out the game. Blessed Trinity will have to wait a few weeks to find out who will face them in the shield final.
Meanwhile St Louis Ballymena and St Mary’s qualified for the Antrim Cup Year 8 final by beating the challenges of St Louises, Coláiste Feirste, Rathmore, St Malachy’s and Our Lady of St Pats Knock
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