Minor Soccer Semi-final vs Carnew

The strong Winter sun shone on Greystones United’s astro pitch for the minor boy’s semi-final against Carnew. The boys began the game sporting a 4-3-3 formation, their preferred setup seen throughout previous games in the competition.
Right from the off the intensity of the game was set by Carnew’s high press and physicality which was equally matched by David’s. Ten minutes into the game St. David’s won a corner which posed a real threat. A superb delivery by Lucas Du Preez found the head of Jakub Stanicki to give David’s the lead in what had started out as a fiercely competitive contest. The lead was short lived however as Carnew had the net rippling straight away to draw level. David’s strength from set pieces proved vital when Luke Van den Berg whipped in the ball and Alex Baines slotted home. Once again Carnew hit back with a vicious volley which found the bottom left corner of the goal. The teams went into the break level at two goals apiece.
St. David’s never really got going in the second half and conceded two sloppy goals. Injuries caused a shake up in the team which in the end proved vital. Best of luck to Carnew in the final.

Well done to the players who worked hard throughout the year.