Congratulations to Amy Benaim and Holly-Rose Twomey who began the FAI Cork Winter Training Camp this week. The girls took part in two rounds of trials and were selected for the 10 week coaching programme run by the FAI.

The club is delighted and proud to have two players represent Youghal at this level. Both girls are showing great promise and didn’t look a step out of place amongst Cork’s best. Their participation in the training camp is also a great boost for their team-mates. The programme is an excellent vehicle for promoting ladies soccer and nurturing emerging talent. We wish Amy and Holly all the best for the coming weeks.

Youghal Utd U-12s Girls Suffer Frustrating Defeat

Youghal Utd 0 – St. Mary’s 1

Youghal Utd U-12s Girls suffered a frustrating home defeat at the hands of St. Mary’s last Saturday morning. On a hot day at Ardrath Park the home side never quite got their game together. This was a tough encounter and looked to be heading for a nil all scoreline until St. Mary’s broke the deadlock midway through the second half. The first period saw little goalmouth action despite some very dangerous runs into the box by Holly-Rose Twomey. St. Mary’s rarely threatened and this was a half where both defences dominated proceedings. After the break Youghal picked up the pace and with legs tiring chances for both sides were more frequent. Following advice from their coach, Rose Sheehan, Youghal’s forward line began to use the ball quicker with Amy Benaim in terrific form. Youghal’s midfield were often caught  too far forward and when St. Mary’s broke away a tiring Youghal defence could not hold the attack. A neat finish put the visitors ahead. Youghal responded well with Lynda Galvin and Aoife O’ Sullivan working extremely hard. Holly-Rose Twomey made some in-roads to the penalty area but the prolific striker could not add to her season’s tally. The St. Mary’s defence was quick and strong and Youghal’s hopes of an equaliser faded after Holly struck a long shot that was gathered confidently by the keeper. Coach, Rose Sheehan made a number of changes but the home side could not change the score. With only three games played the U-12s still have a lot to play for and are improving in every game. Their defence was again outstanding with Sarah Roche and Jen Geary forming a strong partnership. Great credit is due to the girls for their effort and they are bound to get their rewards if they keep working hard on their game.

Next Fixtures:

U-12s

Sat 24th Oct     Youghal United   v     Avondale United

Sat 7th Nov      Richmond           v      Youghal United

Sat 21st  Nov   Passage               v       Youghal United

U-14s

Sat 17th  Oct   Youghal United    v      Ballincollig

Sat 31st  Oct    Kinsale                v       Youghal United

Sat 14th  Nov   Youghal United   v      Killinardrish

Sat 28th  Nov   No Game