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All Ireland Final Awaits

Large surge see Hazelwood College defeat Blessington College in extra time – Match Report – Fai Schools

Hazelwood with extra-time winner

FAI Schools First Year ‘B’ Boys National Cup Semi Final (Under 14, Small Schools)

The deferred Cup competition will see both the First Year ‘B’ Girls and Boys National Semi Finals and Finals played off in the next few weeks. 

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher 3-2 Blessington Community College (AET)

Johnny Power (43, 76), Muiris McCarthy (47)

Senan Fishier (3 pen, 45)

Limerick side Hazelwood College managed to outwit Leinster Champions Blessington Community College in a pulsating Cup tie in Killavilla United FC, Roscrea this afternoon (Thursday, September 19).

In energy sapping conditions, the Dromcollogher scholars came from behind twice to take the game to extra time. It took a sensational effort to win the contest and Johnny POWER delivered deep into added time.

A hugely disappointing end to proceedings for the Wicklow outfit who were technically excellent in the first half. Their endeavours were rewarded with a brace from the impressive Senan FISHER. The youngster converted from the spot after three minutes and followed this up midway through the second half for his brace.

Blessington’s early penalty call set them up nicely for some excellent football. They nearly doubled their tally on nine minutes when Zach Geogegan came agonisingly close at the far post.

It remained 1-0 to Jonathan Dowling’s team at half-time.

Hazelwood didn’t come out of the block until the second period as they certainly intensified their attacking options and showed some real style.  

Gary Murphy went close on 42 minutes but the breakthrough came a few seconds later for Hazelwood when Johnny POWER finished off superbly to equalise, 1-1.

It was Murphy again on the ball as his shot came off the underside of the crossbar on 45 minutes. Blessington hit them on the counter and Senan FISHER slotted home a wonderful strike to give the Wicklow students the lead again, 2-1.

It was end to end action at this stage.

The Wicklow advantage was short-lived as Muiris McCARTHY pounced to make it 2-2, two minutes later. Dromcollogher were not giving up!

Jamie Power had a brilliant opportunity to give Blessington the lead but the ball went wide of the target five minutes from time.   

The game ended 2-2.

There was no clear cut chances for either side in the first period of extra-time but a Johnny POWER special four minutes from the final whistle produced an audacious goal. He struck a corner kick and scored direct to win the game for Hazelwood!   A dramatic conclusion to a fabulous game.

The Limerick school will now face Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair in the FAI Schools First Year ‘B’ Boys National Cup decider on Wednesday, October 2 at 1pm. Venue to be confirmed.

HAZELWOOD COLLEGE, DROMCOLLOGHER | Conor Lynch, Marko Boyle, Geoffrey Taylor, Muiris McCarthy, Darragh Aspinall, Brendan Meehan, Conor McGarry, Michéal O’Kelly ©, Gary Murphy, Dylan Boyce, Johnny Power

SUBS ROLL ON / OFF | CJ Enright (GK), Callum Curtin, Joey O’Connor, Seán O’Dwyer, Oran Lynch, Luke Hogenes, Caolan Boyce

TEACHERS | Yvonne Devine, Denis McCarthy, Betty Cotter

BLESSINGTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Kayden McMahon, Alex Lunders, Rian Elliott, Zach Keogh, Kayden Siney, Seighin Beattie ©, Oscar Magee, Jack Lyon, Zach Geogegan, Jamie Power, Seanan Fisher

SUBS ROLL ON / OFF | Sam Satelle, Rhys Fizhenry, Ivano Jakesecic, Conor Carroll, Aaran Hendrick, Ryan Byrne

TEACHER | Jonathan Dowling, COACH | Lee Brennan

MATCH OFFICIAL | Mark Greene (Tipperary)

See all the photos from the day here:

Posted by FAI Schools on Thursday 19 September 2024

And they are off …

And they are off …Best wishes to this fantastic group of young men who will contest the All Ireland Soccer Semi Final in Roscrea today. These boys have brought so much pride to their school, their clubs and their families throughout their campaign and we have no doubt that they will give it their all today. Best of luck boys!

Treaty United Visit

We were delighted to welcome Shane and Kahlin from Treaty United to school today for a training session with our soccer Munster Champions ahead of their All Ireland semi final against Blessington College next week.

It was fantastic to see our own students and Treaty players Robbie Lynch and Katie Lawlee out on the pitch sharing their expertise. A fantastic opportunity for the boys to find tune their skills and to show off some of their own silverware.

1st Soccer Munster League SemiFinal

It wasn’t to be for our 1st year boys soccer team today who came up short against a strong St Caimin’s side in the semi final of the North Munster League.

In desperately challenging weather conditions, the boys put in a great effort but finished second best.

Onwards and upwards boys – we still have another chance at silverware as we prepare to take on Crosshaven in the Munster Cup in two weeks time. Well done lads, we go again!!

First years to Munster Cup Soccer Final

Breaking news!!!

First years through to the Munster Soccer Collins Cup Final

Wins over Colaiste Iosaef Kilmallock, Glenstal Abbey, St Patrick’s Castleisland, Nagle C.C. and a 4-0 win today against Scariff C.C. see this fantastic bunch of lads finally through to the Munster Collins Cup Final.

Goals today from Michéal O Kelly, Gary Murphy, Conor McGarry & Tiernan O Flynn

North Munster Soccer Final Here We Come!

Under 15 North Munster Final Here We Come!! Another great win for our under 15s soccer team today who beat a very good John the Baptist Community School Team on a scoreline of 2-0. The standard of soccer throughout this game from both teams was extraordinary considering the conditions. Goals scored by Olly Stokes and Noah Finn..

We now look forward to the North Munster League Final as well and the Munster Cup Final

An Incredible Week of Soccer

It has been a hectic week in the Soccer Department at Hazelwood College. It started on Monday with Katie Lawlee returning from Tirana after her successful trip captaining Ireland WU17 team to wins against Albania (7-1) and Israel (3-0). These wins mean Ireland have qualified for the next round of the UEFA WU-17 Championship.

Next up were the u17’s who traveled to Pallaskenry to meet Salesian’s College in the quarter finals of the North Munster League on Tuesday. The game was a fast paced game with both teams going through periods of being on top. Hazelwood twice fell behind but great goals from Gary Donegan and Adam O’Kelly meant we went into the half time break 3-2 ahead. With neither team able to unlock the oppositions defense in the second half, the final score was 3-2

On Wednesday the u15’s had a fantastic win over MICC Dunmanway to progress to the final of the FAI Munster Trophy. Huge congratulations to this wonderful bunch of players, with excitement building already for their upcoming final against Carrick on Suir. Goals on the day came from Noah Finn, Ollie Stokes and DJ Cussen. As a result of this win, the u15’s will also now enter the Munster Cup at Quarter Final stage. The two finalists from the trophy and the remaining 6 teams in the Cup make the quarter finals of the FAI Munster Cup.

Thursday started with the First Years heading to Charleville to meet Nano Nagle in the quarter final of the FAI Collins Cup. Weather conditions meant it was a challenging day for all. Wind, hailstones and dazzling sunlight, all seasons in a morning. Final score on the day was Hazelwood College – 7 Nano Nagle – 0.

It was a quick turnaround for the 1st years, back to school, lunch and then 48 students across the years loaded onto the bus for a trip to Athlone to see Robbie Lynch represent the school at the U18 Schoolboys Ireland vs Scotland in the SAFIB Centenary Shield. An incredible display of talent was put on by both nations in an end to end high paced encounter at Athlone Town AFC. The speed of the game on the 4G pitch was impressive to watch. Under early pressure from a strong Scotland side, Robbie’s quick reflexes put in a line saving block after the keeper had been beaten. A Scottish penalty , a cracking goal from Ireland , final score was Ireland 1 Scotland 1 in arctic conditions.

Ahead for the Hazelwood Soccer department is another busy period. The first years have a FAI Munster Collins Cup semi-final and a North Munster League semi-final to look forward to. The u15’s have a FAI Munster Trophy Final, a FAI Munster Cup Quarter Final tom come and a North Munster League semi-final on Monday next. The u17’s have a North Munster League semi-final and the u19’s are out next week for their North Munster League quarter final against Crescent College.

Katie has the next round of WU-17 qualifying on the horizon, Robbie will travel to Athlone next week for the next round of the u18 Schoolboys vs Northern Ireland. Both Katie and Robbie have their regular senior Treaty United fixtures to look forward to.

Huge congratulations to all the coaches and players in what has been an incredible week and best of luck in their upcoming fixtures.

Munster Final Here We Come!!

Munster Final Here We Come!! Fantastic win over MICC Dunmanway of cork today in the Muntser Under 15 Soccer semi final. Huge congratulations to this wonderful bunch of players. We look forward to the excitement of a Munster Final in the coming weeks 🙌🙌

u15 Soccer

A great win for the under 15 boys in the North Munster Quarter Final beating Limerick Educate together 5-0. Goals from Sean o Flynn (3), Olly stokes and Noah Finn