On Friday April 28th in Peake Villa FC, Thurles the U17 soccer squad from Borrisokane Community College were crowned Munster Champions. In the all Tipperary Munster final, CBS Secondary school from Carrick-on-Suir provided the opposition. A keenly contested, tough physical battle saw Borrisokane threaten the Carrick goal early on when a Neil Connelly free kick looked to be sailing into the top corner after a mazy run by Jack Daly, only to be kept out by a superb save from the Carrick keeper. The Borrisokane rear guard of Conal Moran, Mark Carey, Ben Chadwick and James Kirk settled into the game and coped with everything the Carrick attack had to offer. On the few occasions when Carrick broke through Eoghan Tinkler in goal snuffed out any threat. Darragh Flannery and Sean McAdams were full of running and tackling in the midfield and had a willing runner in Owen Usman on the wing. Borrisokane showed glimpses of their attacking prowess when Nathan Lynch and Neil Connelly combined to set up a chance for Jack Daly only a last ditch block kept the Carrick net intact. Jack Mahoney replaced Owen Usman and worked selflessly for his team.
Borrisokane were on top but dogged defending kept the Borris boys at bay and extra time loomed. Conor Ryan replaced James Kirk and impressed with his determination to drive his team on to success. As both teams ran themselves ragged extra time ran out and the dreaded penalty shoot out beckoned. A cruel way to decide any title but Borrisokane showed great skill in dispatching 6 penalties Conor Ryan, Conal Moran, Jack Daly, Neil Connelly, Jack Mahoney and Nathan Lynch all showing remarkable composure to score from the spot. Eoghan Tinkler did his bit in the Borrisokane goal pulling off some great saves resulting in a 6-5 victory to Borrisokane. Cue scenes of unbridled joy from the large contingent of Borrisokane supporters in the crowd.
The squad and Ms.Cunningham (coach) would like to thank BCC’s Parent’s Association, Des Fitzgerald Coaches, Pat and Marita Carey and Michelle Larkin in the Country Kitchen for their generous donations to our successful campaign.
