Super-sub’s strike sparks joyous scene

A DRAMATIC late winner against their Wexford SL counterparts saw Drogheda Emerging Talent Programme Under-12s end their group phase with a deserved three points at DIFE last Saturday.

The Boynesiders started brightly and eventually took the lead thanks to Dylan O’Brien’s strike, but afteer several other opportunities and penalty appeals it was Wexford who equalised from a corner kick with 10 minutes remaining.

With time running out, it seemed that the spoils would be shared, but two minutes from time Drogheda won a corner for themselves and Maithiu Brien’s kick was eventually bundled over the line by substitute Jake Neilon after a scramble.

That provoked incredible celebrations among the squad and special congratulations go to Max Gardiner who was named Man of the Match.

Focus now turns to the Drogheda team’s Leinster Plate ambitions over the next few weeks. Tuesday March 13th Under-13 Division 1: Quay Olympic v Dromin Juv, 7.30; Rockville v Ardee Utd, 7.00.

Thursday March 15th Under-13

Premier: Ardee Celtic v Shamrocks, 7.00.

Sunday March 18th

Under-10

Group 1: Rock Celtic v Ardee Celtic, 10.00; Ardee Utd v Quay Celtic, 10.00. Group 2: Ardee Greens v Rockville, 11.00. Group 3: Woodview Celtic v Ardee Ath, 10.00; Dromin Juv v Quay Olympic, 10.00.

Under-12

Premier: Glenmuir v Walshestown, 11.00; Ardee Cel v Muirhevnamor, 11.00. Division 2: Dromin Juv v Muirhevnamor Cel, 11.00; Ardee Ath v St Dominics, 12.30.

Under-14

Premier: Ardee Celtic v Dromin Utd, 2.00. Division 1: Woodview Celtic v Walshestown, 12.30.

Under-16

League: Rock Celtic v Ardee Celtic, 2.00; Blayney Acad v Termonfeckin, 12.00; Dromin Juv v Quay Celtic, 2.00.

Drogheda’s ETP Under-12 squad - Back (l to r) Emmett Smith, Dylan O’Boyle, Tadhg Dunne, Summer Lawless, Matthew Kealy, Keefer Carolan, Darragh Russell, Zach Levins and Ultan McLaughlin; Front (l to r) Sean O’Halloran, Lorcan Lynch, Altay Guneyer,...