v Clara
May 11th 2004
In Clara
Roinn A/B Match 5
Clara 5-6 St. Canice's 3-10
What a game! What a fantastic game! We lost on the scoreboard when Patrick Galvin scored a goal with the last puck of the game, but in this game there were no losers. There was no exaggeration when Richie Mulrooney said in our dressing room after the game that this was the best game of school's hurling that he had ever witnessed. It is hard to believe that boys ranging from 10 to 13 years of age could provide such a demonstration of skill, speed, courage, commitment and any other quality associated with sport at the top level. The most evident quality of all was sportmanship. Not once was there a hint of lost tempers or unfair play. These boys played the game as it should be played.
A draw would have been a perfect result. Throughout the game the lead changed many times. As the score suggests, Clara had the upper hand when it came to scoring goals, but we matched them well in all sectors of the field.
Conor Maharaj had a fantastic game in goal, standing in for the holiday-maker, Sam Johnson. Our full back line of Eoin Pender, Colm McPartlan and J.J.Hickey were under more pressure in this game that they have been in a long while and each one of them showed great defensive skills.
David Glynn was a giant at centre back. His battle with Patrick Galvin was brilliant to watch- both players are tough, skillful and brave - someday soon they will surely play on the same team wearing black and amber stripes.
Evan Walsh showed up well again in his second game at wing back while on the other wing Aidan Nolan did well when deputising for Ciaran Gough.
Our midfielders put in their usual hard working performance. Caimin Brown continues to improve each day and was well in contention for man-of-the-match. Michael Hayes never gives up!!
David Gaule led the attack with power and improved skill as was demonstrated with a fantastic point scored on the run with his weak hand in the first half. Andrew Cantwell and Cillian Buckley had the Clara backs in trouble throughout. The inside line was Peter Vickery, Cian Tynan and Evan Guilfoyle. These three are class hurlers and all played well. Shane Clohosey came on towards the end but little ball came his way so he could not show his style.
These teams are most likely to meet again. Wouldn't it be great if that meeting happened to be in Nowlan Park in the Roinn A final? However, there are two more league matches to play before we get to knock out stages, so lets not start counting any chickens yet!
About thirty adults were present in Clara today. No doubt every one of them will remember this game for a long time.
In Clara
Roinn A/B Match 5
Clara 5-6 St. Canice's 3-10
What a game! What a fantastic game! We lost on the scoreboard when Patrick Galvin scored a goal with the last puck of the game, but in this game there were no losers. There was no exaggeration when Richie Mulrooney said in our dressing room after the game that this was the best game of school's hurling that he had ever witnessed. It is hard to believe that boys ranging from 10 to 13 years of age could provide such a demonstration of skill, speed, courage, commitment and any other quality associated with sport at the top level. The most evident quality of all was sportmanship. Not once was there a hint of lost tempers or unfair play. These boys played the game as it should be played.
A draw would have been a perfect result. Throughout the game the lead changed many times. As the score suggests, Clara had the upper hand when it came to scoring goals, but we matched them well in all sectors of the field.
Conor Maharaj had a fantastic game in goal, standing in for the holiday-maker, Sam Johnson. Our full back line of Eoin Pender, Colm McPartlan and J.J.Hickey were under more pressure in this game that they have been in a long while and each one of them showed great defensive skills.
David Glynn was a giant at centre back. His battle with Patrick Galvin was brilliant to watch- both players are tough, skillful and brave - someday soon they will surely play on the same team wearing black and amber stripes.
Evan Walsh showed up well again in his second game at wing back while on the other wing Aidan Nolan did well when deputising for Ciaran Gough.
Our midfielders put in their usual hard working performance. Caimin Brown continues to improve each day and was well in contention for man-of-the-match. Michael Hayes never gives up!!
David Gaule led the attack with power and improved skill as was demonstrated with a fantastic point scored on the run with his weak hand in the first half. Andrew Cantwell and Cillian Buckley had the Clara backs in trouble throughout. The inside line was Peter Vickery, Cian Tynan and Evan Guilfoyle. These three are class hurlers and all played well. Shane Clohosey came on towards the end but little ball came his way so he could not show his style.
These teams are most likely to meet again. Wouldn't it be great if that meeting happened to be in Nowlan Park in the Roinn A final? However, there are two more league matches to play before we get to knock out stages, so lets not start counting any chickens yet!
About thirty adults were present in Clara today. No doubt every one of them will remember this game for a long time.