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06.04.2006 at 17:00 Lamberton (Arklow)
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Attendance: 150 |
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Referee: Richie Winter |
Friendly / PROG-match |
Lee Boyle
John Quigley
Darren Dennehy
Kevin Mc Ardle
Simon Madden
Stephen Gleeson
Michael Roddy
Luke Malcher
Matthew Cassidy
Keith Treacy
Emeka Onwubiko
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Matyas,
Tamas,
Sandor,
Istvan,
Adam,
Norbert,
David,
Tamas,
Adam,
Balzas,
Denes |
Yesterday saw Sean Mc Caffrey’s men take on Hungary for the second time in two days as they faced each other in Arklow Town’s pitch in Lamberton.
Just when it looked as if Hungary were about to claim an undeserved point up popped Adam Rooney to add to his impressive goal tally in the 91st minute to head home Ireland’s winner.
It was no more than Ireland deserved for they had controlled the game from start to finish with controlled football. At times Hungary were playing second fiddle and if Ireland can eliminate those defensive frailities the future certainly looks bright for Sean Mc Caffrey’s men
The game had started in a downpour with both teams finding it very difficult to overcome the strong wind and heavy rain. The pitch became very slippy and control was difficult and with a gale force wind blowing down the pitch against Ireland it was going to be a difficult half for Ireland.
Ireland attacked first and a good free kick by Keith Treacy set up Darren Dennehy who showed his skill and in a flash evaded two defenders but shot wide.
On their second attack Ireland succeeded in winning their first corner and the kick taken by Keith Treacy after 15 minutes set up John Quigley whose overhead kick nearly squeezed in by the near post.
Hungary were not without their chances as Istvan took a great free kick after 16 minutes which Lee Boyle punched clear and in the conditions this was the wise move.
The rain continued to pour down but with the wind now abating the football became more open with defenders slipping and sliding on the now slippy pitch.
In the 20 minute Hungary had their best opportunity when Balazs made a mazy run down the left wing and into the box. Just when it appeared that he had the goal at his mercy in stepped Darren Dennehy to put in a timely sliding tackle and knock the ball out for a corner.
Irelands’ best opportunity in the first half saw Keith Treacy send a lovely ball with the outside of his right foot that evaded the outstretched leg of Sandor into the path of Simon Madden on one of his many runs down the wing and his first time cross just missed the inrushing Emeka Onwubiko.
Keith Treacy was showing his skill at this stage as he skipped past defenders with ease and his crossing was something that was missing on Tuesday.
After 24 minutes Michael Roddy was unfortunate when his skill got him into the box and with the ball running away from him he was only able to toe poke the ball past the advancing keeper Matyas but unfortunately the ball just went the wrong side of the post.
After 31 minutes Hugary’s Denes had a good shot from the edge of the box well saved by Boyle who got down well to smother the shot. Ireland were by and large keeping Hungary to long range shots which Boyle was more than capable of handling.
The second half in contrast to the first opened in bright sunshine. With the wind and rain now gone both teams set about getting the opening goal.
Ireland had first crack when Keith Treacy - now moved up front after Adam Rooney, Alan Power and Mark Salmon replaced Michael Roddy and Luke Malcher and Matthew Cassidy at half time – raiding down the left wing got to within 12 yards out from the Hungary and shot to the keepers left which was deflected out for a corner although both Referee and his assistant pointed for a kick out. Treacy may have been better in taking another touch to bring him closer to goal.
Ireland looked a much better outfit although lapses of concentration in the Irish defence could have proved crucial as Istavn got in behind the Irish defence and his shot came back off the upright with Boyle beaten.
Mark Salmon was unfortunate as the ball came across from another Treacy corner and Salmon left unmarked at the far post had to slide in to connect with the ball but his touch put the ball the wrong side of the post with an open goal beckoning.
Rooney got highest to another corner and after beating the keeper he saw his effort cleared off the line by Tamas amid roars for an Irish goal.
Ireland were virtually camped in the Hungarian half and a corner count in favour of Ireland of 8 corners to Hungary’s one was an indication of their dominance.
In the 72nd minute Ireland nearly paid the penalty as Kevin Mc Ardle slipped on the wet pitch leaving Balazs to set up Viktor and as he was tackled Darren Dennehy there were screams for a penalty from the Hungarian bench.
Hungary had one further chance as Tandari Tamas had a dipping shot from 25 yards just clear the crossbar with Boyle at full stretch.
With the game looking to end in a draw Shane Treacy set up Simon Madden whose inch perfect pass was met by the head of Adam Rooney and although the keeper Matyas managed to get his left hand to the ball he was unable to prevent the ball crossing the line to the delight of the team and supporters.
Sean Mc Caffrey was delighted with the performance after the game “ It was great to win but the performance we played good stuff – we knocked the ball around well. We were creating all the chances. There were some very good individual performances. We have had a good luck another 21 players and it is good for next years Under 19’s. We have now used 29 players between the Malta and Hungary games.”
Ireland : Lee Boyle, Simon Madden, John Quigley (c), Matthew Cassidy, Kevin McArdle, Darren Dennehy, Stephen Gleeson, Michael Ruddy,Luke Malcher ,
Keith Treacy ,Emeka Onwubiko
Subs: half time Power, Rooney, and Salmon for Roddy , Cassidy and Malcher,
Treacy(Shane) and Crincell for Onwubiko and Gleeson (69); Mulvenna for Treacy (Keith) 78 mins.
Hungary: Matyas, Tamas, Sandor, Istvan, Adam,Norbert, David, Tamas, Adam, Balzas, Denes
Subs: Gabor for Norbet (53); Krisztian for for Denes (66); Viktor for F Adam. (69);
Imre |
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