Kilpeacon (Crecora Manister and Fedamore amalgamation) U14 footballers finished top of their group in the U14 league which put them through to the County Semi-Final against Na Piarsaigh which was played in Rathkeale last Friday night 12th September.
This was a keenly contested game with Kilpeacon running out winners on a scoreline of 3 – 4 to 1 – 5.

We lost the toss and had to play into a stiff breeze in the first half.
Na Piarsaigh dominated the opening period but stout defending kept the scoreline to a minimum. At the other end chances were limited but on one of those attacks we won a free which Sammy O Donnell converted.
In our next attack Eoin Feeney was fouled as he went through on goal and Sammy O’Donnell confidently put away the resultant penalty. Soon afterwards both teams were reduced to 14 men.
Eoin Feeeney added another point just before halftime and we lead 1 – 2 to 0 – 3 at half time.

We started the second half strongly and Eoin Feeney scored a goal and Darragh Foley added a point to extend the lead.
Na Piarsaigh fought back and reduced the deficit with a goal of their own.
The game was quite open at this stage with play moving from end to end.

The lead was reduced to 2 points but we got the chance to extend it again when we won another penalty.
Sammy O’Donnell stepped up again with the same result.
The game was far from over though and Joshua Skehan-Fitzgerald had to make some vital interceptions and goalkeeper Colin Coughlan was called upon to make some important saves.

Midfield of Donnacha Connolly and Timmy Duggan were working hard to relieve the pressure on the backs and we won a vital free after a typical run up the pitch from Donnacha.
The ball was played to Darragh Foley who scored his second point to finish the scoring in the game to the delight of our large group of supporters.

We await the winners of the other semi-final which will be either Newcastle West or Ahane.