Passage West’s u12 footballers played a very strong Kiltha Og tonight in Passage last night. With the Feile final being played on the main pitch, Kiltha started very strong scoring an early point only to be answered by a good point from Fionn O’Flaherty. Kiltha then scored a fortunate goal and added another point before Josh Hanna replied scoring a goal from a great shot. Kiltha Og answered by scoring a goal and a point before Robert Allen put his first score over the bar. Kiltha replied with another point before Passage worked the ball down the field where Zack Long scored a fine goal. Kiltha scored another point before Fionn scored his second point from a free kick. Kiltha finished the half by scoring the next three points, but another point by Zack gave Passage some hope. The half-finished Passage 2-4, Kiltha 3-8. The second half started with Passage a completely reinvigorated team, helped by Oisin Quigley scoring a goal in the first minute. Kiltha put the ball over the bar but then Passage went on a scoring frenzy, Fionn scored three points and Robert scored his second. Kiltha managed another point before Rory Walsh put the ball into the back of the net, followed shortly after by another goal from Fionn. Kiltha scored the next three points before Fionn scored the final score, a point from a free kick, with Passage coming out victorious. After a slow start in the first half, Passage never-give-up attitude was on full display. In goal, Jake Ahern made some great saves and marshalled his defence brilliantly, full backs Callum Carroll and Ben Devine fought doggedly for every ball that came their way. Halfbacks of Luke Meagher, Padraig O’Driscoll, and candidate for man of the match Cameron Lee were steadfast in intercepting the many fast-paced and skilled attacks. The midfield of Fionn O’Flaherty and Rory Walsh were tireless in covering every part of the pitch and winning some great ball and showing their great skills.

The half forwards, Tiernan Mccarthy, Robert Allen and Zack Long harassed and tormented the Kiltha defence and forwards Josh Hanna and Evan Clinton busted their guts trying to notch up the scores.

Subs Tommy Coakley, Charlie Cremin, and Lorcan Granby all came on and helped keep the pressure on Kiltha.

The game was played at a great speed and intensity, both sides giving all they had, not giving an inch yet played in an extremely fair and honest manner.