Thursday, October 23, 2008

All-Ireland Schoolboys: Day Two

Following the second round of matches, not one team is assured of qualification for the semi-final stages of the All-Ireland schoolboys competition as most of the big guns keep firing.

The one exception, though, is Bandon GS who are no in a dogfight to claim the one available semi-final spot in Group C. They drew earlier 1-1 with Wallace and, while the Munster side remains top of the group, both Sutton and Raphoe (1-1) can still technically advance. Goal difference could well play a part in separating the two later this afternoon.

In the third round of games to be played this afternoon, Cookstown and St Andrew's have a staright battle, both strolling through their first two games. Similarly, Ashton and Banbridge go head to head in group D.

Two-time winners Wesley face RBAI in group C in what has proved to be one of the most open groups. Wesley won 8-0 while Kilkeel threatened Inst, socring their fourth and fifth of the tournament but have yet to gain a point for their efforts.

Group A
Cookstown 5 Kilkenny 0; St Andrew's 8 Villiers 1
Placings (Goal difference): Cookstown 6pts (+17), St Andrew's 6pts (+11), Kilkenny 0pts (-9), Villers 0pts (-19)

Group B
Wesley 8 Midleton 0; Kilkeel 2 RBAI 5
Placings: Wesley 6pts (+12), RBAI 6pts (+5), Kilkeel 0pts (-7), Midleton 0pts (-10)

Group C
Sutton Park 2 Raphoe 2; Wallace 1 Bandon 1
Placings: Bandon 4pts (+3), Wallace 4pts (+1), Raphoe 1pt (-1), Sutton Pk 1pt (-1)

Group D
Banbridge 5 Regent 0; Ashton 5 High School 0
Placings: Ashton 6pts (+9), Banbridge 6pts (+8), High School 0pts (-8), Regent House 0pts (-9)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

well done to the boys from Kilkeel High School for taking on the rest of Ireland,you are doing very well. We are all very proud of you, good luck in your next match.

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