Youths Eolas technologies D2

OMP 1-2 Borora Juniors

The second game of the season for Borora was away in navan against the hosts, OMP, for the youths Eolas technologies D2 league. From the start of the game Borora had taken control in the midfield. It was played around nicely before a through ball from Conor Fitzpatrick to Pavlo Ahbontaen. Pavlo bombed down the wing putting pressure on the OMP defenders. A cross was sent in but deflected out for a Borora corner. Jack butler stepped up and swung it into the centre. After a failed clearance from the opposing centre-back, Conrad McIlvenna capitalized to make it 1-0 to borora within the first 15 minutes. Although a goal down OMP kept composed, and provided a lot of chances that were dealt with from Alex Cussen and Leon Sheridan. Borora were fast on their counter attacks, with some attempted crosses coming in from full backs Conor Fitzpatrick and Patrick Gallagher which the OMP defenders dealt with. A corner was given to OMP, just before the half time whistle.

The cross fell outside the box and after a powerful shot, Borora keeper Diarmud Coyne made an outstanding save to end the first half.

In the second half, Borora made one change which saw Lee mckeon take the place of Pavlo in the left wing position. Shortly after the break, OMP broke down the left side which saw their winger beat the goalkeeper to his near post to make the game even at 1-1.

After a solid performance from David Butler in midfield, he made way for Max McIlvenna. Following a corner for Borora, the ball fell to defender Conor Fitzpatrick at the halfway line who took it on the volley and sent a rocket which absolutely rattled the crossbar. A few attempts on the keeper from Mikie Mongey brought no luck to adding to the Borora tally until, a through ball over the top was played from Cian Rourke which landed right at the feet of Mikie. Mikie took the shot and after it took a deflection from the defender Borora found their second goal to make it 2-1. Trying to hold out for the 3 points Borora found themselves in a tough position as OMP got a free kick right on the edge of the box. Brilliant defensive work from the side as they managed to clear it and secure the win after an impressive performance.

Borora:

Diarmuid Coyne

Conor Fitzpatrick

Leon Sheridan

Alex Cussen

Patrick Gallagher

Cian Rourke

Conrad Mcillvenna

David Butler

Pavlo Ahbontaen

Jack Butler

Mikie Mongey

Lee Mckeon

Max Mcillvenna