1994

HISTORIC U-12 VICTORY FOR SUPERB MARYLAND/TANG

MARYLAND/TANG……….2 – 17

GARRYCASTLE……………0 – 8

A brilliant performance by the u-12 footballers of Maryland/Tang brought the “A” County Title to the new club for the first time when they overwhelmed Garrycastle in Pairc Chairan. Played in splendid sunshine on an excellent surface, the game was over as a contest long before full-time, but the standard of football from the winners kept the large attendance entertained to the finish.

Despite playing against the wind in the first half, Maryland/Tang had the better of early exchanges. A pt from Tom Browne put them ahead in the first min, but Tom McHugh soon equalized with a free from the hands. Denis Bannon restored Maryland/Tang’s lead, but two quick pointed frees from Tom McHugh put Garrycastle in front for the only time in the match. Daniel Percival’s equalizing pt was quickly followed by Maryland/Tang’s opening goal which was finished to the net by Vincent Browne. Two pts from Denis Bannon put the winners five pts clear but Garrycastle had a good spell before the interval, as pts from Tom McHugh, Paddy Mulvihill and Patrick Golden left just two pts between the sides.

Maryland/Tang grabbed the initiative early in the second half and built up a commanding lead with pts from Daniel Percival (2), Denis Bannon, Vincent Browne and Thomas Browne. A Paddy Mulvihill pt for Garrycastle was quickly answered by pts from James Reynolds and Daniel Percival and as their confidence grew, Maryland/Tang ran out worthy winners.

This was a stunning performance by a well coached Maryland/Tang side, and great credit to their mentors for the level of skill and standard of teamwork they displayed. This victory augers well for the future of the game in both clubs and they can look forward to further glory in years to come. There were no weak links in this team and players like Martin Convey, Owen Farrell, Nigel McMorrow, Daniel Percival, Denis Bannon and Vincent Browne will surely make an impact in the higher grades.

Team: Maryland/Tang Martin Convey, Stephanie Reynolds, Brian Martin, Kevin Reilly, Owen Farrell, Cyril Molloy, David Reynolds, Nigel McMorrow, Colm Conlon, Daniel Percival (1-7), Thomas Browne (0-3), Denis Bannon (0-5), Derek Higgins, Vincent Browne (1-1), James Reynolds(0-1)

MARYLAND/TANG U-12’S COMPLETE

AMAZING DOUBLE

MARYLAND/TANG ………………………………………2 – 5

CASTLETOWN-FINEA-COOLE-WHITEHALL………….2 – 2

The Under twelve of that amazing club Maryland/Tang completed an amazing u-12 championship double when they overcame the disciplined and determined challenge of Castletown-Finea-Coole-Whitehall in the “B” Final, at Springfield, Mullingar last Saturday. Six days previously Maryland/Tang won the “A” Championship when they overcame Garrycastle by a fifteen pt margin in a replayed final in Athlone.

In the opening min of play Vincent Browne pointed Maryland/Tang in front before James Reynolds increased his team’s lead with a superb goal firing the ball high past Conrad Coyle. Denis Bannon pointed his side five pts clear as Castletown-Finea-Coole-Whitehall struggled to settle down.

Pat Burke however brought his side when he availed of a good pass from Jonathan Shekleton to boot the bell high to the Maryland/Tang net from close range midway through the first half. Maryland/Tang continued to edge the exchanges and Vincent Browne pointed his side further in front. Castletown-Finea-Coole-Whitehall were making every effort to come back into contention but it was the South Westmeath team who finished stronger with pts from Daniel Percival and James Reynolds. Maryland/Tang led at the break 1 – 5 to a goal.

Castletown-Finea-Coole-Whitehall started the second half in promising fashion with pts from John Hardiman and John Brennan but Maryland/Tang held its shape and three pts separated the sides midway through the second half. Maryland/Tang’s only score in the second half arrived with eight mins remaining , Tom Browne went on a solo run with the ball firmly in his possession before blasting it high into the Castletown-Finea-Coole-Whitehall net to put his side into a useful six pt lead.

Maryland/Tang’s Martin Convey then brought off a superb match winning save from Jonathan Hardiman before Ronan Doolin closed match scoring with a good goal. Maryland/Tang held on to win by three pts for a historic double championship.

After the final Michael McHugh, Minor Board Chairman presented the u-12 “B” Championship shield to Daniel Percival, Captain of the successful Maryland/Tang team.

Team: Team: Maryland/Tang Martin Convey, Stephanie Reynolds, Brian Martin, Kevin Reilly, Owen Farrell, Cyril Molloy, David Reynolds, Nigel Morrow, Colm Conlon, Daniel Percival (0-1), Thomas Browne (1-0), Denis Bannon (0-1), Derek Higgins, Vincent Browne (0-2), James Reynolds (1-1).