DU beat U-19s & U-23s

In the last weekend before we go to Prague, we played two 90min games against the Irish U-19s and U-23s teams in Raheny on Saturday. We were missing a number of players (to injury, travel, U-23s team!) but picked up a couple to boost outr ranks as well.


Game One: vs. U-19s
We started with a game against the U-19s which we approached with confidence, in hindsight, perhaps with a little too much confidence. A weak zone and a lack of aggression on D cost us 4 points of the first 7 - an inauspicious start. We called a time out and discussed what we needed to do to get into the game. From the time out onwards we were clinical and bossed the game, winning 17-4.

Game Two: vs. U-23s
The second game was a different affair all together. We warmed up well, were focused from the start and had learned from our casual attitude in game one. If anything, we started a little too excited and turned both the Ds we got in the first point! However, out offence was functioning well and the zone got good practice too. Soon the mistakes were all theirs and we began to draw further away. 9-5 at half to DU. The second half was scrappy - we made a lot of unforced errors that should've been more costly. Their offence was unlucky in parts, but we ran out deserved winners 14-7.

Finally, a big thanks to the two teams for vital games this close to our tournament. The run around was just wha t we needed and it will stand to us in a weeks time. Best of luck in Heilbronn and Florence!

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