07/06/2026
U14s were recently promoted to Division 1 and faced a stern test today against a well drilled and strong Dunfanaghy side. Swilly put pressure on early and a penalty decision went our way with Seve Morton dispatching cooly with no questions asked. The match ebbed and flowed with Dunfanaghy's through balls and wing runs causing real problems for Swilly. However, it was Craig Moore who managed to find some breathing space after our defense managed to clear the ball to the midfield. Craig lifted his head, saw the opportunity and struck from outside the box. Dunfanaghy weren't for rolling over though and got one back shortly after through Michael McHugh after Swilly failed to clear. Soon after, a corner for Dunfanaghy again saw Swilly struggle to clear and Conor Langan was quickest to react. Swilly seemed to lose belief for a spell but were kept in it through some dogged defending and fine goalkeeping from Connor McFadden. A wake up call, and Swilly were attacking again. A superb ball from Craig Moore found Seve Morton at the back post who still had work to do. He calmly controlled with his left and smashed it home with the same foot.
Could the second half be more exciting?
Dunfanaghy made a few changes and they seemed to work well for them. The Swilly backline had to deal with many through balls from midfield and were under pressure for large spells but stayed ahead from fine goalkeeping from Conor McFadden. Eventually though, the pressure paid off for them and they drew level again through Seve Roarty. Not often we have two Seves on the field but both played excellently today.
Swilly were feeling the pressure now and legs were tired. Another chance for Dunfanaghy saw Connor push it onto the crossbar and Oisin O'Donnell made himself strong to keep the awaiting Dunfanaghy players away from the ball and eventually cleared via Senan Gorney and Brendan Duffy. Living on the edge. Pressure dropped a few mins later when, after much battling Cory Hagan found Seve Morton at the back post who got his Hat Trick ⚽️⚽️⚽️ and sealed the win for Swilly. Thanks to Marty McGarrigle for refereeing and FC for lending the pitch.
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