Ulster U21 Club Championship Quarter Final.

Emerald Sarsfields (Monaghan) 2-11 St. John’s (Antrim) 0-5

Emerald Sarsfields (Blackhill/Oram) overcame a hard-working St. John’s Belfast side in the quarter final of the Ulster U-21 Champions Tournament in Creggan. After an even first quarter the team got on top playing some tremendous football in difficult conditions. First half goals from Phillip Donnelly and Pauric Graham helped us to a seven point lead at the break, and three early second half points from Dan McMahon, Ciarán Courtney and Daniel Forde effectively ended the game as a contest though St. John’s battled manfully to the end. It was a day where every player could be proud of his performance. Captain Phillip Donnelly was presented with the man of the match award after the game.

Emerald Sarsfields Team

Berat Turker, Cathal Crowe, Donal Courtney, Chrissie McGuinness, Matthew McArdle, Anthony Courtney, Dean McDermott, Daniel Forde, Ryan McGuinness, Ciarán Costello, Ryan Courtney, Ciarán Courtney, Michael Geehan, Phillip Donnelly (Captain), Pauric Graham. Subs used: Daniel McMahon, David O Neill, Andrew Burns, Jason Finnegan. Panel: Kevin Irwin, Tony Forde, Tiarnan Lanney, Fintan McArdle, Daire Morris, Conor Murphy, Stephen Connolly.

Emerald Sarsfields Scorers: Pauric Graham (1-2), Ciaran Courtney 0-4 (0-1f), Phillip Donnelly (1-0 pen), Ryan McGuinness (0-2), Daniel McMahon (0-1), Daniel Forde (0-1), Michael Geehan (0-1). St. Johns Scorers: Locky McCurdy (0-3, 0-1f), Domhnall Nugent (0-1), Patrick McBride (0-1).

na Sairsealaigh Smaragaide now face Down champions Bryansford on Sunday at 12.30 in Creggan in the Ulster semi final. Bryansford accounted for Cavan Gaels in their quarter final and are managed by double All-Ireland winner and GAA legend Pete McGrath. Supporter’s bus will depart at 10AM sharp from the social centre and costs €10 per booked on person. Call Kevin after 8.30PM on 0429751935 to book a seat. All support greatly appreciated.