Crosshaven AFC

1 day ago

The U15’s bowed out of the Cup at the 1/4 final stage at home tonight to Midleton. The team was dealt a blow when both centre backs Adam Welch (illness) & Christian Byrne (groin) pulled out. Full back Ronan O’Donoughue & midfielder Josh McCarthy deputising in a reshuffle. On another night the U15’s could have had 6 goals but tonight at home to Midleton Lady Luck deserted them when it mattered in front of goal. Trailing after 90 seconds to a clearly offside goal Crosshaven pushed hard for an equaliser. Zach Murphy blasted wide before Rory O’Sullivan flashed a free kick inches wide. Minutes later Rory went even closer when another bullet free was somehow tipped onto the crossbar. Ethan Berkery Kelly then saw his shot on the rebound hooked off the line. A Lee Davies drive was also beaten away by the visiting keeper before Midleton broke to make it 2-0. Heartbreaking stuff. The first twenty minutes of the second half saw Crosshaven dominate. Diego Campos denied by the keeper as were Lee Davies & Patrick Cotter. Josh McCarthy had a shot cleared off the line before Diego chipped the keeper only to be denied by the crossbar. A third goal with ten minutes remaining killed off any Crosshaven hopes of a comeback and as the heads dropped Midleton scored again. The move of the match saw Diego play Lee up the wing but Padraig Murphy failed to convert at the back post. Just one of those nights. Credit to Midleton, they were clinical. Best for Crosshaven were Max Harvey, Conor Finn, Peter Lehane. Thanks to all who showed up to support. Best wishes to Midleton in the semi. ... See MoreSee Less