Senior Soccer

Wexford C.B.S....10 Enniscorthy V.C.....4

On Wednesday 9^th of October the Senior Wexford CBS soccer side got their league campaign underway in emphatic fashion with a big win over Enniscorthy V.C. This is almost a completely new side for the Bokerboys with the majority of last year’s side having left the school. This side has shown an excellent attitude so far and there is a great atmosphere within the team at the minute as illustrated by the huge turnout seen at training every week. Captained by Evan Dubar this team is really showing a great team spirit. Hopefully this attitude will remain throughout the season.

The match got off to a dream start for the boker boys as within 5 minutes Sean Stafford won possession in the Enniscorthy half and played in Eoghan Whitty with a neat pass and Eoghan made no mistake as he curled a cool finish in off the post to give the boys a dream start. The CBS absolutely dominated the remainder of the first half, Sean Stafford was taken down in the box and the teams’ youngest member Eoin Doyle calmly slotted home the resultant penalty. Eoin scored his second and the sides third soon after as the ball broke down from a corner 3-0. Wexford continued to create a number of chances and Sean Stafford went close to furthering the lead on quite a number of occasions (4 or 5). A fourth goal soon arrived as Richie Kearney fired home a freekick from just outside the box in off the underside of the crossbar, a goal David Beckham would have been proud of. Just before half time Sean Stafford eventually managed to hit the net to make it 5, with a well taken goal from close range.

The second half saw a number of changes from both sides as the sting left the game a little, substitute Mark Doyle made it 6-0 as he nodded home from close range after Eoghan Whitty whipped in a dangerous ball from just outside the box. Enniscorthy gave themselves a glimmer of hope as they took advantage of two mistakes at the back from Wexford CBS as ‘Sharky’ raced into two one on one positions and finished well on both occasions. Wexford CBS responded by putting real pressure on the Enniscorthy side, this topsy turvy second half soon saw its most bizarre goal as CBS keeper Joe Coleman launched a ball forward only to see it skin off the back of an Enniscorthy head and bounce over the keeper and into the net, 7-2. Some excellent work from Jessie Farrell widened the advantage as he twisted and turned in the box before squaring to Shane McGrath who made no mistake from close range. The CBS were again dominating and were guilty of missing some very good opportunities (Dylan Dixon). Enniscorthy hit back twice more coming to the end another good run from midfield as the CBS attempted an unsuccessful offside trap and a rebound from a well taken free to bring the score to 8-4 in a very entertaining second half. With ten minutes to go, the CBS introduced Keith Harpur, making his school debut and it was one to remember, Richie Kearney was taken down in the box and Keith stepped up to fire home the resulting penalty, 9-4, to  rapturous applause from the home crowd. He wasn’t finished there as he slotted home another fine finish just before the final whistle 10-4!

CBS were very impressive especially in the first half before making so many changes, next up is a tough trip to Gorey. Best on the day were Kearney, Evan Dunbar and Eoghan Whitty.

Wexford CBS: Joe Coleman (Forth Celtic), Lar Stoutt (North End), Evan Dubar (North End), Emmet Fox (Crossabeg), Eoin Doyle (Wexford Youths), Adam Roche (Wexford Celtic), Eoghan Whitty (Wexford Bohs), Jamie MacDonnell (Wexford Celtic), Sean Stafford (Forth Celtic), Cian Doyle (Wexford Celtic), Richie Kearney (North End), Subs: Emmett O’Connor (Corach Ramblers), Jack Robinson (Wexford Celtic), Dylan Dixon (Curracloe), Mark Doyle (Wexford Celtic), John Hamilton (Forth Celtic), Eoin MacDonald(Wexford Celtic), Jessie Farrell (North End), Shane McGrath (Wexford Bohs), Keith Harpur (North End)