FAI Senior Cup – Venue: Brickfields Nenagh
Nenagh 2 – 4 Borrioskane
Barry Coffee 35′ Alex Jones 3′
Francis Musterberg 71′ Stevie Daly 49′
Cian D’Arcy 59′ 78′
Borrisokane Community College U19 boys travelled to Brickfields in Nenagh to play Nenagh CBS in the FAI Senior Cup on the 20th October 2015. Borrisokane had to up their game after drawing to Croom in the North Munster Cup at the start of the month, and it was evident from the very beginning Borrisokane meant business. They started the game with high intensity and it paid off on 3 minutes, when a cross from Cian Darcy was volleyed into the top corner from a distance by Alex Jones. Borris looked comfortable and nearly doubled their tally on several occasions. Liam Dooley was a threat up front and Stevie Daly was playing well in midfield. As the first half continued Nenagh came into the game, as expected and Paddy Dunne had to be commanding in defence to maintain their lead. Adam Carey was a welcome return and was vital in halting increasing pressure from Nenagh as they sought an equaliser. On 35 minutes Nenagh’s pressure paid off when Irish International Barry Coffee capitalised on some slack defending to level things up heading into half time.
Borrisokane started the second half as strongly as the first and after sustained pressure Nenagh handled the ball in the box. Stevie Daly calmly converted the spot kick to give the lead back to Borrisokane on 49 minutes. From this point on Borris increased their hold on the game. Dylan power broke through but was fouled. Cian Darcy stepped up and smashed the ball into the top corner from 35 yards. Nenagh never gave up and pulled one back on 71 minutes to test the reserve of the Borrisokane players. However Borrisokane held their own and never really looked like relinquishing their lead. Cian Darcy added his second after some good work up front to allow Borris to run out convincing winners with a 4-2 score line. There were many positives to take from the game. Danny Maguire and Michael Gavin came into the team and had fantastic games which will leave manager Mr. McGinn with selection headaches for the next game and man of the match Jamie Lee Forde was also very impressive at right back. Borris face Thurles CBS at home on November 5th in a top of the table clash.
