The first football competition of the year – The Owen Daley Cup – was played in perfect Autumn conditions at Ballymena Showgrounds on Friday 11th October. This was a very evenly-matched tournament, with 16 teams competing over two groups for the chance to reach the knock-out stage.
Having topped their group on goal difference, the Ballykeel boys met Buick Memorial, where they came out as 3-0 winners against a young and spirited opposition.
Portglenone waited in the final. Having drawn 0-0 in the group stage this was always going to be a close match, and it was. With no goals scored after Extra Time it took penalties to decide the outcome, and it was Ballykeel who came away as winners with a scoreline of 2 to 1. Mention goes to Jacob who produced two brilliant saves in the shoot-out.
A huge well done to every player to put on the Ballykeel shirt – each one gave 100%!
Team, results and scorers below.
Team
Jacob (GK)
Daniel
Jaiden
Cole
Lucas (Captain)
Teejay
Charlie
Tom
Jett
Results
Group Stage
Ballykeel 2-0 Carniny (Charlie 2)
Ballykeel 4-0 Kells & Connor (Charlie 2, Tom 2)
Ballykeel 1-0 Camphill (Tom)
Ballykeel 1-1 St Colmcille’s (Tom)
Ballykeel 0-0 Portglenone
Ballykeel 0-0 Diamond
Ballykeel 0-0 Groggan
Semi-Final
Ballykeel 3-0 Buick (Teejay 2, Tom)
Final
Ballykeel 0-0 Portglenone AET
Ballykeel won 2-1 on spot kicks (pens scored by Lucas and Tom, and 2 saves by Jacob)
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