Match Reporting by Patryk Koziol and David Strade
Date: Wednesday
Location: Astro-pitch, Mullingar
Final Score: Coláiste Choilm 8 - 1 Gallen C.S
Match Overview
On a crisp and freezing morning, Coláiste Choilm faced off against Gallen C.S in a thrilling league encounter. The game, played on Mullingar's astro-pitch, started at 11:00 am with two 30-minute halves. Coláiste Choilm delivered an outstanding performance, dominating the match with precision, teamwork, and relentless pressure.
First Half Highlights
- 14th Minute: Adam Keegan opened the scoring with a top-corner strike after receiving a well-placed ball from David.
- 20th Minute: A second goal came quickly when Adam returned the favor, assisting David for a clinical finish into the net.
- 24th Minute: Keegan struck again, converting a long ball into the bottom-left corner.
- 27th Minute: Felix Kryzevicius added to the tally with a beautiful shot from outside the box, set up perfectly by Shane Lauless.
Half-Time Score: Coláiste Choilm 4 - 0 Gallen C.S
Second Half Highlights
The second half saw Coláiste Choilm continue their dominance:
- 46th Minute: Charlie whipped in a perfect cross for David, who slotted the ball into the bottom corner.
- 49th Minute: Adam Keegan assisted Charlie Heffernan for another well-executed goal.
- 52nd Minute: Substitute Andrew Labin made an immediate impact, scoring within 10 seconds of entering the pitch.
- 57th Minute: Gallen C.S pulled one back via a penalty.
- 60th Minute: Coláiste Choilm responded with a penalty of their own, coolly converted by Alex Maher into the middle-left corner.
Final Score: Coláiste Choilm 8 - 1 Gallen C.S
Key Players
- Adam Keegan: A standout performance with two goals and several assists.
- David Akita: Played a pivotal role with two goals, showcasing sharp finishing skills.
- Felix Kryzevicius: Scored a stunning long-range goal, adding flair to the game.
- Andrew Labin: Made an instant impact off the bench with a quick goal.
Starting XI
- Michael McAndrew (GK)
- Robert Burns
- Charlie Heffernan
- Pearce Judge
- Cormac Staunton
- Adam Keegan
- Liam Jones
- Alex Burne
- Shane Lauless
- David Akita
- Felix Kryzevicius
Substitutes
- Seamus McGuinness (for Liam Jones)
- Andrew Labin (for David Akita)
- AJ Daly (for Felix Kryzevicius)
- Sean Cassidy (for Alex Burne)
- Alex Maher (for Adam Keegan)
Conclusion
Coláiste Choilm's commanding victory propels them further in the league, showcasing their teamwork and individual brilliance. With such a strong performance, they are undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the competition.