Today the boys had a chance to play in Drogheda Stadium, home of the Drogheda United Football Club. This was not only a thrill for our boys but also for the local boys who ordinarily do not get a chance to play in the stadium.
For the game against the Drogheda U14-A team, our starting lineup was: Seth, Brett, Tim, and Justin on defense; Ted, Wells, Mitchell and Michael at mid-field; Jack and Jeff were up front; and Daniel in as goalkeeper. Andrew and Ben came in for Seth and Michael. Game action was wide-open for our boys all day as they played hard and well. Early in the match in the 10th minute, Jack led Michael down the left side of the field, Michael cut in toward the 18 yard box and made a beautiful strike into the upper 90 for the first goal of the day. Shortly thereafter in the 18th minute Ben crossed a beautiful ball into the box that Jack flicked on to a wide open Michael in the top left corner of the 18 yard box and again Michael finished for a goal and a 2-0 CESA lead. The boys continued to press but could not convert again and the first half ended.
The boys started the second half again playing well. They controlled play and played well tactically. At the 40 minute mark, Ted crossed a free kick to the back post and Wells made a nice one-touch play on the ball for the goal. The boys then played a mostly possession game from thereon out and had a few nice chances but the final score remained 3-0 in favor of CESA.
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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