Minor 2008 - For 2008, Fossa & Lisrty are joined for Minor Level Trainer Seamus Weldon. Selectors: M Myers, J Kelly & Mr. Clifford & Mr. Kennedy

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Minors: County League Div. 4B Semi-final

Fossa/Listry 1-8 St. Senan's 1-10

This game was played in Fossa on Friday evening last. A disappointing second half display saw the Fossa/Listry combination fail to reach the Co. League Final, despite having enjoyed a 1-6 to 0-4 lead at the interval, as well as having an extra man for much of the second half after one of the St. Senan's midfielders was dismissed on a second yellow card. In fact, as often happens, the dismissal of the Senan's player saw the North Kerry boys play with much greater urgency and spirit while the Fossa/Listry boys did not use the extra man to their advantage.

In the opening half, Fossa/Listry dominated the exchanges and D Clifford opened the scoring with a very well struck free and Anthony Sweeney then kicked a massive point from play. Senan's replied with a point from the wing-forward before Ml. Sheehan kicked an excellent point for the home side. Senan's then gained control for a period and

2 pts., one from their most dangerous forward Sean Walsh, saw the sides tied at 0-3 each. A Sweeney then kicked over a 45' and soon after, a defensive error by Senan's was capitalised on by S Devane who despatched the leather to the back of the net. This was no more than Fossa/Listry deserved as on the opening period, their dominance in play was not reflected on the scoreboard. Walsh kicked a pt. for Senan's but a pt. for D Clifford and a second successful 45' from Sweeney saw Fossa/Listry lead by 1-6 to 0-4 at the interval.

The second half however, was a different story as Senan's tore into the local boys and gained control, especially in the mid-field area.

The Fossa/Listry forwards were starved of possession and the home side did not manage to make effective use of the spare man. Senan's had much the better of the exchanges and 4 pts (2 from frees), saw them trail by 1-6 to 0-8. Senan's then struck for a goal which saw them lead for the first time in the game and it was a lead which they would not relinquish. They added their ninth point from a free before Fossa/Listry responded with a Sweeney pt. from a free and another from a placed ball by D Clifford. It was now 1-9 to 1-8 in favour of the visitors but with the game finely balanced it was Senan's who got the bit between the teeth and pushed on for a deserved victory with 2 late points to emerge as winners by 1-10 to 1-8. Fossa/Listry will be very disappointed, as, on the night, they had sufficient play to win this encounter, but in the end, it was the focus and determination of the St. Senan's boys which saw them overcome their difficulties and reach the League final on merit.

Scorers: D Clifford (0-3); A Sweeney (0-4); S Devane (1-0); Ml Sheehan (0-1).

Team: E Sheehy; F McCarthy, P Sheehan, G Brosnan; Ds O Leary, A Sweeney, F Moran; S O Brien, B O Brien, Ml Sheehan, D Clifford, N O Brien; G Nolan, D O Donovan, S Devane, P Sheehan, Dara Murphy, A Kennedy.

Minors: Fossa/Listry 3-14 Gneeveguilla/Scartaglin 2-4

In their final game of the group stages of the County League, played in Fossa on Friday evening last, Fossa/Listry recorded an impressive victory over the Gneeveguilla/ Scartaglin combination on a score line of 3-24 to 2-4.

The locals started well with 2 early points form D O Donovan & D Clifford (free) before the visitors replied with a pointed free.

Fossa/Listry stretched their advantage with a good point from S Devane and another from D Clifford after D Murphy had been fouled.

Gneeveguilla/ Scartaglin then replied with 3 good points and a result of some careless defensive play, they struck for a goal to leave then leading by 1-4 to 0-4. From this stage on, Fossa/Listry upped the tempo and points from D Clifford(free), S O Brien, S Devane & B Falvey left the home side ahead by 0-8 to 1-4 at the interval.

The second half saw the Fossa/Listry team dominate all over the pitch with Paddy Sheahan at full back showing a big improvement on his first half display. Anthony Sweeney was a tower of strength at centre back and made some surging runs forward while he received effective support in defence from F McCarthy and F Moran. D Clifford pointed a free before D O Donovan struck for a good goal. Clifford pointed again and then after impressive substitute, P Sheehan, found B Falvey with a well-placed pass, the latter unleashed a smashing shot which billowed the net. Gneeveguilla/Scartaglin did reply with a goal, but this was to be their final score as Fossa/Listry turned on the style with points from S O Brien, B Falvey and D O Donovan before D Clifford completed scoring with 2 pointed frees. Final score: Fossa/Listry 3-14

Gneeveguilla/Scartaglin 2-4.

Fossa/Listry now advance to the semi-final of the competition and, as group winners, they will have home advantage against St. Senans on Friday week.

Panel: E Sheehy, F McCarthy, P Sheahan, J Clifford, D O Leary, A Sweeney, F Moran, S O Brien(0-2), M Sheehan, B Falvey(1-2), D Clifford(0-7), S Devane(0-2), G Nolan, D O Donovan(2-1), D Murphy, P Sheehan, T Moriarty, B Walsh, D Cronin.

Co.League Div.4 B Rd.4 Sat 30/3/08
 
Fossa/Listry 2-8 Glenbeigh/Glencar 1-10
 
Lady luck smiled broadly on Fossa/Listry on Saturday evening last when,thanks to a late goal from Sean O'Brien,they snatched victory in the dying moments of an absorbing contest.
 
This game was played on a very wet pitch in Glenbeigh and credit is due to both teams for providing a well contested match in such terrible conditions.
 
Early exchanges were even with points from D.Clifford and S.O'Brien leaving the sides tied at 0-2 each after 10 minutes.The locals then pulled two points ahead but a point from Micheal Sheehan and a brace of points from Sean O'Brien saw Fossa/Listry regain the lead before two further points for Glenbeigh/Glencar saw the Mid-Kerry boys lead at half time by 0-6 to 0-5.
 
On the resumption,Glenbeigh/Glencar added an early point but a D.Cliiford point was followed by a goal from Fossa/Listry when B Falvey volleyed a long through ball from A Sweeney to the corner of the net.  An excellent S Devane point saw Fossa/Listry lead by 1-7 to 0-7.  Glenbeigh/Glencar, sensing that they needed to get back into the game, proceeded to gain control and with dominance at mid-field they struck for a good goal and followed this with 3 unanswered points to lead by 1-10 to 1-7 with only minutes remaining.  Fossa/Listry stormed forward and S O Brien kicked a point and it was the same player who struck for the winning goal after D Clifford's goal-bound effort was saved by the Glenbeigh/Glencar custodian.  This was a hard-earned victory and Fossa/Listry showed great character to regain control when all seemed lost.This win should guarantee a semi-final spot with one game vs. Scart/Gneeveguilla remaining in the qualification phase of this competition.
 
FOSSA/LISTRY PANEL:E.Sheehy;N O Brien,P Sheahan,G Clifford;F McCarthy,B O Brien,F Moran;A Sweeney,S O Brien(1-4);M Sheehan(0-1),D O Donovan,S.Devane(0-1);B.Falvey(1-0),A.Kennedy,D.Clifford(0-2);G Nolan,D Murphy,D O Leary,M O Donoghue,P Sheehan.

Minor County League Div.4B Rd.3 25/3/08
 
Fossa/Listry 0-14 Knocknagoshal/Brosna 1-8
 
The accuracy of Anthony Sweeney from placed balls was largely responsible for this victory on Tuesday last in a well-contested match played in Fossa.Sweeney operating at mid-field in the second half, struck six fabulous points from a variety of positions and inspired his side to victory.
 
Fossa/Listry opened brightly with two Damien Clifford pointed frees and a point from plat by Brendan Falvey saw the local combination lead by 0-3 to 0-1.Edmund Walsh was dominant at mid-field for the visitors in the first half and Knock/Brosna hit back with a goal and two points before Falvey kicked two exellent points from play.The visitors finished strongly with three un-answered points to lead at the intreval by 1-6 to 0-5.
 
The switch of Anthony Sweeney to mid-field with improved support from Sean O'Brien saw Fossa/Listry get to grips with the opposition in the second period.A pointed 45 from A.Sweeney and a further point from D.Clifford was replied to by an exellent E.Walsh point from the visitors.Both sides added a further point-the Fossa/Listry score coming from a Sweeney free left the score at 1-8 to 0-8.Fossa/Listry then upped the tempo and the Sweeney master-class in free-taking yeilded four further points for the locals before Steven Devane finished with a flurish with two good points from play.
 
Final score Fossa/Listry 0-14 Knock/Brosna 1-8.
 
TEAM:E.Sheehy;D.Coffey,Pat Sheehan,Paddy Sheehan;F.McCarthy,A.Sweeney(0-6),F.Moran;D.Clifford(0-3),B.O'Brien;M.Sheehan,S.O'Brien,S.Devane(0-2);A.Kennedy,B.Falvey(0-3),D.O'Leary;D.O'Donovan,D.Enright,B.Walsh,T.Moriarty,D.McCarthy,T.O'Shea,G.Nolan.

2.3.08 Minor County League Castlegregory 1-11 Fossa/Listry 3-09

In this opening round game the Fossa-Listry combination pulled off a very impressive victory over a physically stronger Castlegregory outfif. Played in windy conditions, Castlegergory, although playing against the elements, were the better side in the first half and deservedly led by 1-5 to 0-5 at the interval. Fossa-Listry were struggling at mid-field in the opening half and the portents for the second period were not good.

However, on the resumption, Fossa-Listry were a different side with the O Brien combination of Sean and Billy storming into the game and Anthony Sweeney sealing off the centre of the defence as well as making a few powerful attacking runs. Sean O Brien struck for Fossa-Listry's first goal, finishing off his run with a great shot to the net. This gave his side renewed heart and indeed all fifteen players performed heroically from this point on until the final whistle. A second goal from Pat Sheehan and good points from Damian Clifford, Brendan Falvey and Sean O Brien tightened Fossa-Listry's grip on the game and with five minutes to go, a third goal from Denis O Leary put the icing on the cake for the visitors and they held out for a great away victory on the scoreline of 3-9 to 1-11.

TEAM: Eamonn Sheehy; Fintan McCarthy; Niall O Brien; Paddy Sheehan; Denis O Leary(1-0), Anthony Sweeney(0-1); Francis Moran; Sean O Brien(1-1); Billy O Brien; Dara Murphy; Damian Clifford(0-4); Steven Devane(0-1); Brendan Falvey(0-2); Pat Sheehan(1-0); Anthony Kennedy.