| The
FAI Schools (FAIS) team recently travelled to Holm Park, Armagh
where they were held to a 1-1 draw by Northern Ireland Schools
(NIS). The result means that both Associations finish the league
on seven points and the Centenary Shield is shared. As holders
of the Celtic Cup, FAIS retain that trophy.
In
Armagh, FAIS had the greater amount of possession during the
first half and deservedly took the lead on 35 minutes when Seamus
McCabe released Adam Rooney down the right. Rooney cut inside
and drove the ball home from a very acute angle.
NIS
were the better side in the second half and on 55 minutes scored
a very fine goal through Allen Reid. The ball was received by
Reid just inside the centre circle and he strode through three
tackles and unleashed an unstoppable left footed shot.
FAIS
were fortunate to remain on level terms with goalkeeper, Michael
Boyle who is registered with Finn Harps performing heroics between
the posts.
|
Team |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
Pts |
|
Republic of Ireland |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
7 |
|
Northern Ireland |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
7 |
|
England |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
|
Scotland |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
10 |
0 |
Further
information about the squad can be found here.
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