St Pat’s U14s get better of Rovers in cup showdown

The youths of St Patrick’s Athletic’s academy took on Dublin rivals, Shamrock Rovers last weekend in the under-14 Eddie Wallace Cup that took place in Athlone Town Stadium on Sunday.

St Pats’ senior men suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Shamrock Rovers in what was a crucial title decider for the Tallaght side last Friday night in Richmond Park.

Inchicore’s u14 team sought redemption for the club, aiming for a victory over the Hoops and a chance at claiming silverware.

The game got underway at 12 noon with both teams putting up a determined and enthusiastic desire for a goal in true Dublin derby fashion.

Defenders Tadhg Prizeman and Alan Sattelle were holding their own before, Saints’ Finn Duffy opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a skilfully seized scoring opportunity.

Action from the Athlone Town stadium last Sunday

As the first half came to a close, standout performer Niall Sulivan relentlessly challenged the Hoops with an exhibition of football prior to the interval.

St Patrick’s Athletic March academy Player of the Month, Sammy Ogungbe, added a second to Pat’s lead in the 68th minute.

With their backs up against the wall, Shamrock Rovers’ centre back Stephen Kelly bagged the Hoops a 78th-minute consolation goal to keep their dreams alive, but unfortunately the damage was already done.

Shamrock Rovers u14 lost out to St Pat’s in the Eddie Wallace Cup

St. Patrick’s Athletic clinched a 2-1 victory over the Hoops, with Captain Niall Sullivan proudly raising the Eddie Wallace trophy jubilantly celebrating the Dublin derby victory.

In the double header event, Pats’ u15s suffered a defeat against Rovers in a 3pm kick off in Athlone stadium just after. Simultaneously, St Patricks u19s played a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their league match against Cobh Ramblers.