27.08.07 -- Ballinamallard Youth 3 - 0 Killen
Hoy, Sheridan, o.g.
18.06.07 -- Ballinamallard Youth 11 - 0 Kesh
Hoy (3), Turley (2), Edgar (2), Farrell (2), Hamill, Strain.
11.06.07 -- Lisnaskea 3 - 2 Ballinamallard Youth
Edgar, Sheridan.
04.06.07 -- Ballinamallard Youth 5 - 0 Tempo Rangers
Hamill (2), Hoy, Turley, O'Sullivan.
31.05.07 -- Fivemiletown 2 - 7 Ballinamallard Youth
Strain (3), Sheridan, Currie, Hoy, McConkey.
28.05.07 -- Ballinamallard Youth 7 - 0 Enniskillen Rangers
Edgar (3), Sheridan, Houlihan, Strain, McConkey.
21.05.07 -- Lisbellaw 0 - 3 Ballinamallard Youth
Strain (2), Sheridan.
23.04.07 -- Ballinamallard Youth 8 - 0 Dergview
Farrell (4), Hoy (2), Edgar, Currie.
16.04.07 -- Ballinamallard 'B' 0 - 6 Ballinamallard Youth
Currie, McConkey, Houlihan, Hoy, Turley, Sheridan.
09.04.07 -- Ballinamallard Youth 6 - 0 Enniskillen Town
Sheridan (3), Strain, Hoy, Currie.
02.04.07 -- Churchtown Youth 0 - 10 Ballinamallard Youth
McConkey (3), Houlihan (2), Hoy, Currie, Hamill, Turley, Sheridan.
LEAGUE CUP:
02.11.07 -- Fivemiletown 1 - 3 Ballinamallard (Final)
Edgar, Sheridan, Strain.
17.09.07 -- Lisnaskea 1 - 2 Ballinamallard Youth (Semi-final)
Sheridan, Strain.
10.09.07 -- E'killen Rangers 1 - 3 Ballinamallard Youth (Round 2)
Currie, Owens, Farrell.
20.08.07 -- Ballinamallard Youth 1 - 0 Killen (Round 1)
Hoy.
FINAL LEAGUE POSITIONS
| Pos | Team | PL | WN | DR | LST | G.F. | G.A. | G.D. | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lisnaskea | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 73 | 14 | 59 | 31 |
| 2 | Ballinamallard 'A' | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 5 | 63 | 30 |
| 3 | Killen Rangers | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 15 | 30 | 25 |
| 4 | Enniskillen Rangers | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 31 | 9 | 24 |
| 5 | Lisbellaw | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 22 | 9 | 21 |
| 6 | Fivemiletown | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 28 | 7 | 15 |
| 7 | Enniskillen Town | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 15 |
| 8 | Dergview | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 40 | -23 | 11 | 9 | NFC Kesh | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 51 | -19 | 10 |
| 10 | Ballinamallard 'B' | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 44 | -27 | 6 |
| 11 | Churchtown | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 77 | -60 | 4 |
| 12 | Tempo Rangers | 11 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 52 | -43 | 3 |
OVERALL SCORERS: (inc. cup)
J. Hoy (11), C. Sheridan (12), J.J. Strain (10), J.Edgar (8), M. McConkey (6), A. Farrell (7), J. Currie (6), J.Turley (5), A. Houlihan (4), E. Hamill (4), R. O'Sullivan (1), B. Owens (1), O.G.(1)
Ballinamallard 3 - 1 Fivemiletown (League Cup Final) Ballinamallard U14’s clinched their second consecutive League Cup after overcoming a solid Fivemiletown at Youth Sport, Omagh on Friday night. The first half was an even affair with defences mainly in control. Fivemiletown keeper Cameron Crawford was in great form saving efforts from John Joe Strain, Andrew Farrell and John Edgar in the early stages. His confident handling and ability with crosses all evening was frustrating for the Mallards. The Mallards went one down on 25 minutes when a free kick was launched into their penalty area. Edgar and Fivemiletown’s Timmy Coote challenged for the ball but it broke to Ian Allen whose powerful header into the roof of the net gave Andrew Sheridan no chance. On the restart John Currie’s mazy run on the right ended when he was brought down on the edge of the box. The resulting free kick was again well gathered by Crawford.
Substitute Brian Owens came on after the break and added much needed bite to the midfield. The Mallards immediately took control when John Currie dispossessed Fivemiletown from the kick-off and passed the ball back to Owens. His neatly timed pass released Edgar who beat two defenders and raced into the penalty area. As he attempted to round Crawford he was brought down by the keepers diving, outstretched hand on the edge of the six-yard box. Edgar’s confidently struck penalty low to the keeper’s right found the net to bring the Mallards level. For the first time in the game the Mallards began to assert their control with Owens and Edgar winning the centre-midfield battle. This allowed Sheridan and Currie on the wings to take on the FMT defence and set up a string of opportunities for Strain and Farrell which weren’t converted. Ballinamallard continued to pile on the pressure and after 18 minutes Edgar, in midfield, received a ball from Charlie Mitten and his pass set Andrew Farrell away on the right. Farrell’s perfect cross found Chris Sheridan who scored from close in to put the Mallard’s 2 – 1 in front. However FMT showed great determination and character and refused to give up. They continued to press forward and remained a significant threat in the air particularly with the height advantage of the hard working Coote who created havoc in the Ballinamallard box every time he got his head on the ball. At the other end Strain’s shot from the edge of the box went narrowly over, as did one from Farrell. Sweeper Ben Brown worked hard to contain the FMT attack aided by Ruairi Corrigan, Louis Leonard and Charlie Mitten but crosses into the Mallard’s penalty area continued to cause problems. As FMT went forward in search of an equaliser, opportunities on the break for Strain and Farrell were being created and Strain capitalised on one to score the third with 10 minutes remaining. He broke free on the half way line and out-muscled a defender, he continued his strong run and his powerful left foot shot over Crawford put the Mallards 3-1. Whilst that might have seemed the end of the game the Mallards were fortunate when an in-swinging corner hit the crossbar after 32 minutes and in the resulting goal-mouth scramble the ball was eventually hacked away to safety. This was a very close call for Ballinamallard but it would have been a just reward for the FMT effort. Alonso Houlihan almost made it 4 – 1 in the dying seconds but was denied by a last ditch tackle. The Referee’s final whistle was jubilantly received by the Mallards and their supporters but credit goes to both teams for an enthralling and pulsating match which was played in great spirit and sportsmanship. ‘Man of the Match’ John Currie said, “I was delighted to get the award but the team performance, especially in the second half was terrific. I thought Andrew Farrell and I linked really well and we were a constant treat. The squad is full of very good players and that helps my game by giving me freedom on the right side”.
Lisnaskea 1 – 2 Ballinamallard League cup semi-final
Ballinamallard progressed to the BKYL cup final following this 2 – 1 away victory over Lisnaskea. The opening 15 minutes were even with neither side creating any clear chances. The opening goal came after a mix up in the Mallards defence allowed Colin Kennedy space and from 25 yards out his well taken looping shot put Lisnaskea 1 – 0 up. The Mallards pressed for an equaliser and just before half time Ruairi Corrigan’s excellent pass found Christopher Sheridan free in the penalty area. He controlled the ball and his sweet left foot shot found the corner of the net.
Playing into the wind in the second half the Mallards began to control the game with Ben Brown, Dean Cochrane and Louis Leonard all looking assured at the back and Brian Owens and Johnny Hoy solid in midfield. Chances were being created and Andrew Farrell’s pace was beginning to get rewards as a series of dangerous crosses from the by line were scrambled away by Lisnaskea. John Joe Strain got on the end of one of these but his header was well saved and John Edgar had a header cleared off the line. The Lisnaskea keeper also made a great save down to his left on the line from a close range Edgar drive and saved a long range shot from Sheridan. The winner came with 10 minutes remaining when a long Edgar pass found Strain at the corner of the penalty area. He rode one tackle and took the ball round the last defender to score wide of the keeper. Andrew Sheridan’s handling was tested in the final few minutes but the Mallards saw out the remainder of the game.
Enniskillen Rangers 1 – 3 Ballinamallard - 10.9.07 (League Cup)
B’mallard progressed to the semi finals with a hard fought victory over Rangers. The opening goal came after Ruairi Corrigan’s long pass was chested by Eoin Hamill onto Chris Sheridan whose first time cross was met by a glancing header by John Currie into the corner of the net. The Mallards has most of the possession and went 2 – 0 up ten minutes before half time when Brian Owens made a strong run and finished with a powerful shot from 20 yards. Just before half time Mark Fitzpatrick pulled one back for Rangers with a well taken volley from outside the area.
The second half was a more even affair with chances for both teams. With ten minutes remaining Andrew Farrell sealed the victory with a left foot curling shot from 20 yards.
Ballinamallard 1 – 0 Killen - 20.8.07 (League Cup)
Ballinamallard edged out Killen in this preliminary round of the Erneplas League Cup in a close encounter at Fisher Park on Monday. The Mallards settled quickly into their passing game with John Edgar and Matthew McConkey combining well in midfield and creating chances for the lively front pair of Andrew Farrell and John Joe Strain. Farrell, Strain, Edgar and Chris Sheridan all had shots from outside the penalty area but good goalkeeping denied them. Ruairi Corrigan, Louis Leonard and Brian Owens at the back were rarely threatened but keeper Andrew Sheridan had to be alert to save a deflected shot. In the best move of the first half John Currie passed to Edgar in midfield and his long pass found Sheridan wide on the right. He controlled the ball and his cross was met by Edgar whose header just grazed the angle with the keeper well beaten. More half chances came and went but at half time the score remained 0 – 0.
The second half was a much more even affair and sweeper Ben Brown was called upon to make several last ditch tackles. Sheridan was tested with a series of dangerous crosses which were well dealt with. The deadlock was broken with 15 minutes remaining after a flowing move involving Eoin Hamill, Dean Cochrane and Currie. The ball came to substitute Jonny Hoy with his back to goal near the penalty spot. Despite tight marking he made a yard of space, swivelled and struck a powerful shot into the net despite an acrobatic dive by the keeper. Five minutes later he thought he had got his second but he was denied by the woodwork. At the other end Sheridan saved well in tipping a 20 yard shot round the post for a corner. Despite some late pressure from Killen the Mallards saw out the game and will meet Enniskillen Rangers in round 1 on 3rd September.
Ballinamallard 5 - 0 Tempo - 04.06.07
Stand in keeper Adam Davison had a quiet evening as the Mallards dominated possession and created chances galore but wasteful finishing and steady Tempo goalkeeping kept the score to 5 – 0. It took the Mallards 25 minutes to break down a determined defence but Jonny Hoy took his chance well and scored from 15 yards. Just before half time Ryan O’Sullivan received the ball after good work from Hoy and his shot from 25 yards sailed into the net. Fivemiletown 2 – 7 Ballinamallard - 31.05.07
The second half continued in the same vein and although Tempo rarely threatened their defence remained solid and the Mallards were struggling to create good chances. Substitute Eoin Hamill came on for the Mallards and within 10 minutes he was given a through ball by the excellent Dean Cochrane and his pace and shot under the goalkeeper made it 3 – 0. Five minutes later it was Chris Sheridan’s through ball that found Hamill and he again finished well. With 5 minutes remaining a powerful Sheridan shot was parried by the keeper but James Turley reacted quickly to score from close in to make the final score 5 - 0.
After the break Strain completed his hat trick with a powerful strike which the keeper got his hands to but was unable to keep out to make the score 5 – 0. Fivemiletown got on the score sheet when a 30 yard shot bounced cruelly in front of keeper Sheridan and into the net. This sparked a mini revival and another goal followed after a mix up in the Mallard’s defence was capitalised on and Sheridan was well beaten. With ten minutes to go Currie got on the score sheet with a chip over the keeper and Jonny Hoy finished the scoring in the dying minutes after good work by Alonso Houlihan to make the final score 7 - 2.
Ballinamallard Youth 7 - 0 Enniskillen Rangers - 28.05.07
The Mallards started quickly and within the first minute John Edgar broke through the defence to slide the ball under the keeper to open the scoring. Rangers almost equalised seconds after the restart but Adam Davison did well to hold onto a powerful shot. The Mallards double the lead on ten minutes following a strong run on the right by John Currie and his cross was met by John Joe Strain who tapped in from close range. Another run and cross from the right by the lively Currie was dispatched by Chris Sheridan to make it 3 – 0. Before the break Matthew McConkey scored with a terrific shot to the top corner after good work by Strain.
After the break Edgar scored his second after breaking from midfield and lobbing the outcoming keeper. The Mallards were in complete control at the stage but Louis Leonard and Ben Brown had to be at their best to control the lively Michael McBride who poised a threat with his pace. McConkey was unlucky when his powerful header from a corner hit the bar and was cleared. Alonso Houlihan scored the fifth and best goal of the game when he latched onto a loose ball 30 yards and his sweet strike sailed into the roof of the net. Edgar completed his hat trick in the final minutes when his shot was parried by the keeper but he reacted quickest to slot the ball home to complete a comfortable 7 – 0 victory that keeps the Mallards on the tail of leaders Lisnaskea.
B’mallard 8 – 0 Dergview - 23.4.07
A one sided game at Ferney Park saw Ballinamallard run out comfortable 8 – 0 winners against Dergview. John Edgar hit the post and Ryan O’Sullivan saw his shot tipped on to the post before the Mallards took the lead on 15 minutes. Andrew Farrell broke the deadlock after rounding the keeper and he quickly scored again after a strong run from midfield. John Edgar completed the first half scoring with a shot from inside the penalty area after a good cross from Chris Sheridan to give B’mallard a 3 – 0 half time lead.
After the break Farrell completed his hat trick when his pace took him past the last defender and he scored with ease. Jonny Hoy scored with a tap in from close range after a cross from Edgar to make it 5 – 0. John Currie got on the score sheet when the keeper parried his shot but he reacted quickest to score into an empty net. The Dergview keeper made a number of good saves in both halves and but for his performance the score would have been in double figures. Farrell and Edgar were to cause Dergview problems all evening and this combination saw the Mallards get the seventh when a through ball by Edgar was controlled by Farrell and he coolly shot past the out coming keeper. Jonny Hoy scored the final goal to make it 8 – 0 with a low curling shot. The game was played in a sporting manner and praise must go to referee Valerie McManus for her part in this.
B’mallard ‘B’ 0 – 6 B’mallard ‘A’ - 16.4.07
Ballinamallard U14’s ‘A’ and ‘B’ met at Ferney park and it was the ‘A’ team who came away with a 6 – 0 victory. The opening 10 minutes was a tight affair with the ‘B’ defence restricting the ‘A’s to long range shots. The breakthrough came after Alonso Houlihan got free on the left of the penalty area and his low cross provided John Currie with a simple tap in at the back post. The second followed after a Chris Sheridan corner was met by Matthew McConkey with a near post header. The ‘B’ team were restricted to breakaways but strong running by Johnny Magwood found him free but his shot from a tight angle was smothered well by Andrew Sheridan. Two minutes before the break Houlihan got on the score sheet with an accurate lob over the keeper from 30 yards to make the half time score 3 - 0.
The second half started with the ‘A’s pressing and the fourth goal came after a McConkey cross was picked up by Jonny Hoy with his back to goal. He swivelled and struck a shot from 20 yards into the corner which gave keeper Gareth Deazley no chance. David Fitzpatrick and Ryan Sandford both gave battling performances at the heart of the ‘B’ defence but neither could stop a fifth from an unstoppable shot by Sheridan from a tight angle. Ronan McDonough on the left and Aaron Little on the right had solid games for the ‘B’ team and the ‘A’s were creating few clear cut chances however with 5 minutes remaining the ‘A’s made it 6 – 0 after a shot from James Turley from outside the area found its way into the net.
BKYL Awards
Players Player of the Year (BKYL) U14 - Ben Brown.
Top Scorer (BKYL) U14 - Chris Sheridan.
Managers Player of the Year (BKYL) U14 - Andrew Farrell.
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