Boys get no joy beside the seaside

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DROGHEDA Boys U-15s suffered heartbreak in the seaside town of Portmarnock on a crisp, sunny Saturday morning as the hosts fought back to take all three points.

The Boynesiders looked sharp at the start, with midfield trio Alan Beattie, Sam Victory and Aaron Smith imposing themselves on the game from the outset.

And the game was only four minutes old when a clearance from goalkeeper Jonathon Clear went out to Taju Adigun on the right wing. He skipped past the left full-back to send in a low cross for the incoming Frank McClean to convert to the net.

Drogheda continued to control the game and were getting in behind the Portmarnock defence, only to be denied by the goalkeeper on two occasions.

However, on 17 minutes a failure to properly clear their lines saw the ball break to Portmarnock and they played it through to their forward to level the score.

Despite this goal against the run play Drogheda pushed on and were controlling the midfield and attacking constantly, but Portmarnock were defending stoutly with their backs to the wall and efforts from Aaron Smith, Alan Beattie and Peter Meegan were rebuffed.

How Drogheda were not in front was a mystery Agatha Christie would be proud of!

But on 47 minutes Portmarnock played the ball quickly through the middle and broke into the penalty area to round the keeper for the lead goal - 2-1.

Drogheda did not let their heads drop and they pressed on. A free kick by Aaron Smith from 25 yards saw a touch from the onrushing Drogheda attack go narrowly wide.

In the last 10 minutes the Boynesiders peppered the Portmarnock penalty box, but it was one of those days where Portmarnock’s goal led a charmed life and Drogheda weren’t rewarded for their efforts. THE Drogheda Children’s League are exploring the idea of running with an Under-15 League next season and are asking clubs to inform them by email as soon as possible if they are interested.

Recently the DCSL signed an agreement with Drogheda United and the benefit of a local league for Under-15s would be that players Premier: Termonfeckin v Glenmuir Utd, 2.00; Dromin Juv v Rock Celtic, 12.30. Div 1: St Dominics v Walshestown, 2.00; Albion Rovers v Woodview, 12.30. Premier: Shamrocks v Ardee Celtic, 6.45. Premier: Ardee Celtic v Rock Celtic, 6.45. Div 1: Albion Rovers v Bay Utd, 7.00. would have a better chance of being spotted and potentially playing for the Drogs in the new Under-15 League of Ireland which kicks off this August. G: Laytown Utd v Clonee Utd, 12.00. White: Verona v Stamullen, 10.00. North: Shelbourne v Stamullen, 10.00. Premier: Sheriff YC v East Meath Utd, 10.00. A: East Meath Utd v Dunboyne, 10.00; Laytown Utd v St Itas, 10.00. C: Balbriggan v Stamullen, 10.00. F: St Itas v East Meath Utd, 10.00. G: Clonee Utd v Stamullen, 10.00; Laytown Utd v Maynooth Town, 11.15. Premier: Laytown Utd v Baldoyle Utd, 12.30; Swords Celtic v East Meath Utd, 10.00. B: Stamullen v Sheriff YC, 10.00. North: Stamullen v Clonee Utd, 11.15. Premier: East Meath Utd v Corduff, 11.15. E: Cloghertown Utd v Glebe North, 1.00. Premier: Rivervalley Rgrs v Drogheda Town, 10.00; Donacarney Celtic v St Pauls Artane, 10.00. A: Mid-Sutton v Drogheda Town, 10.30. B: Rush Ath v East Meath Utd, 11.15; Boyne Rovers v Trinity Donaghmede, 10.00. C: Duleek v Corduff, 12.30. D: Swords Celtic v East Meath Utd, 10.00. Premier: Donacarney Celtic v Ratoath Harps, 11.15; Swords Celtic v Drogheda Town, 11.15. League Cup: Malahide Utd (B) v Stamullen, 1.00. Premier: Drogheda Town v Maynooth Town, 11.00. B: East Meath Utd v Balbriggan, 12.30. Premier: Duleek v Trinity Donaghmede, 2.00; Artane/Beaumont v Albion Rovers, 2.30; Drogheda Town v Skerries Town, 1.00.

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P Donacarney L’pards 14 Duleek Dynamoes 9 Termonfeckin Celtic 12 Albion Green 11 Drogheda T Eagles 11 D’carney Cheetahs 12 Walshestown Bears 12 Albion Black 9 Dromin United 12

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