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                                            Greenford : Saturday September 13th

     The Semi Finals and final of the London U-10 football Championship were played in front
     of a good attendance and in bright sunshine.
     Teams participating in the Semi Finals were
     Round Towers V Tir Chonaill Gaels 
     Thomas Mc Curtains V Parnells.
     For Parnells this was a replay following a game some weeks ago when their first effort resulted
     in a two goals each draw.
     This game was just as tense as the drawn game as Parnells set nerves jangling among their
     supporters, nerves that would be well tested before the day was out.
     Parnells opened the scoring with an early point, this was followed by a goal from 
     Thomas Mc Curtains who then added a few more scores to put Parnells on the back foot.
     Following a few words from team coach John O Sullivan at half time, Parnells started
     to show some flair as their lines linked up to create some good chances and urged on
     by their supporters two goals in quick succession had the two sides even.
     From there on it was end to end football with Parnells showing an extra bit of grit which
     rewarded them with their winning point, Parnells were through to the Final .

                    Parnells U- 10 Team of September 13th 2003

           
          A tense Semi Final watched by tense supporters :

Possession is what counts as Parnells show, even when surrounded :

The second semi final :

   The second semi final between Tir Chonaill Gaels and Round Towers  resulted in an entertaining
   draw at the end of full time, with extra time played Round Towers were through to the Final. 

                                                     The Final

   Having watched two tight semi finals, supporters were treated to a rollercoaster final which
     even the most relaxed of of visitors enjoying the sunshine of Tir Chonaill Park were put through
     every emotion that can be had at a game of football.
     Round Towers opened the scoring with a point which was followed shortly by a Parnells goal.
     Opportunities came Parnells way but with most wasted Round Towers took hold of the game
     with a goal and a point.
     Again a half time talk from John O Sullivan was required, with some clear and easy to understand
     guidelines.

                                       Two great teams entertain an anxious attendance :

                                           John O Sullivan has a quite word with his team :                                           

Its not easy to get passed a determined Parnells Team :

     The second half started much as the first ended,  with Round Towers tightening their grip of 
     the game, the concession of some easy frees added to Parnells task as the free kicks were
     converted to scores by the sharp shooting Round Towers.
     With five minutes left and Parnells trailing, many who were there felt that this game was 
     slipping  away.
    However two goals from Parnells showed their supporters that this is a team that does not
    surrender and now four points up looked home and dry.
    Again Round Towers fought back, reducing Parnells margin to one point with a fantastic
    long range goal.
    For what seemed like an eternity both teams played the last two minutes with great courage
    and skill, leaving those who watched the game feel like nervous wrecks, it was with relief
    the referee's whistle sounded a victory for Parnells the score being  3.02 to 2.04.

  
     " Its what we came for "

     Parnells are presented with their Championship Trophy and Medals :

Time to celebrate :

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