A large crowd gathered in O’Toole park yesterday for the final of the Minor B Football Championship as we were seeking our first victory in minor football in our 68 years. The team went into the game in confident mood having come through the earlier rounds in stylish fashion.
We hit the ground running in the final with Trinity Gaels early point cancelled out in the fifth minute by Wayne Losty’s well taken goal. The goal was an excellent team move, as the ball was moved quickly from our half back line up to the inside forwards and was finished to the net. This was to be a trend of the first half with Trinity Gaels unable to live with our forwards, particularly our full forward line, who between them contributed a massive tally of 6-9.
In truth the game was all but over at halftime with Finbarrs on top all over the field. Even when Trinity Gaels did break down our backline they were unable to find a way past Karl Grimes who dealt with anything that came his way. Our solid defence has been key to our success this season as we have conceded just one goal in the 6 games in the championship.
In the end the scoreline read 6-13 to 0-7 and our lads were well worth their win. The cup was presented to our captain Ryan Curley and the celebrations began. Great credit must be given to the management team of Joe Lyons, Ian McDonnell, Anthony Costello Jnr and Derek Sweetman Jnr for all the work they have put in throughout the year.
Naomh Fionnbarra: Karl Grimes, Mickey Scully Andy Kenny Dylan Owens, Sean Murphy Darren Langan (0-1) Eoin Lohan, Rory McGrath Daniel Gilhooley, Ryan Curley (0-1) Tommy O’Neill Mason Napier, Sean Tobin (3-4) Lee Cooney (1-4) Wayne Losty (2-1).
Subs; Sean McDonnell (0-2), Dylan Curley, Ryan Carey, Donal O’Connor, Sean Carey & Jay Roe.
