In the first match back on Irish soil, the starting lineup against a club from Drogheda included Daniel in goal; Justin, Jeff, Tim and Ben in the back; Andrew, Ted, Mitchell, and MJ in the middle; and Seth (better known these days as Ronaldo among the group for his goal-scoring prowess) and Jack up front. Brett came in for Jack, Wells came on for MJ, and DJ played keeper for the second half.
The game was back and forth throughout the entire first half. We had some good opportunities on two corners to none for Drogheda but came away empty and the first half ended 0-0. Early in the second half, Drogheda scored from the left side in the 33rd minute on a high ball into the corner. From there on out, our boys dominated the play with almost all of the action in the offensive end. Good chances to even the match were wasted by our boys as two free kicks form just outside the 18 and a penalty kick were not even on frame. We also had multiple shots on goal from Ted, Brett, Wells, Michael, and Mitchell but we could not get it past the keeper. Drogheda had a few counter attacks with only a single shot on goal as we pressed the game forward for the equalizer, especially when we went to a 3-4-3 formation over the last few minutes.
In the end, it was a very tough loss in that the boys played well, dominated most of the game, but just came up on the short end of the scoreboard. The boys will try again later in the afternoon.
Quote of the Day
“I don’t think I could have a higher opinion of any footballer than I already had of the Irishman, but he rose even further in my estimation at the Stadio Delle Alpi. The minute he was booked and out of the final he seemed to redouble his efforts to get the team there. It was the most emphatic display of selflessness I have seen on a football field. Pounding over every blade of grass, competing if he would rather die of exhaustion than lose, he inspired all around him. I felt it was an honour to be associated with such a player.”
Sir Alex Ferguson (on Roy Keane after the European Cup semi-final in 1999)
English soccer manager
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