Sat 13 May 17
Score: 7 - 3
Match Report
Trim Celtic started badly and were trailing 3-0 after 20 minutes but fought back well with Jack Cleary opening the scoring for Trim from a brilliant direct free kick from well outside the box. Multiple Trim attacks paid dividends with Cathal Diedricks winning a penalty which was excellently converted by Evan McCormack. Trim went in 3-2 at halftime but didn't get going and Athboy scored quickly. Another Jack Cleary free kick was knocked in by Evan McCormack to leave Trim trailing 4-3. Celtic had some gilt edged chances but failed to convert them. Athboy gained confidence and struck 3 more times.
Best for Trim Celtic were Conor Crinion, Josh Cosgrove, Conor Byrne in defence. Evan McCormack and Jack Cleary also played well. A special mention to Jamie Callaghan who deputised in goals.
Trim Celtic squad: Jamie Callaghan, Conor Crinion, Jamie Doherty, Conor Byrne, Josh Cosgrove, Jack Cleary, Evan McCormack, Dylan Doherty, Luke Kelly, Cathal Diedricks, Padraig Mallon, Shane Russell, Finn Mahon.
Trim Celtic squad: Jamie Callaghan, Conor Crinion, Jamie Doherty, Conor Byrne, Josh Cosgrove, Jack Cleary, Evan McCormack, Dylan Doherty, Luke Kelly, Cathal Diedricks, Padraig Mallon, Shane Russell, Finn Mahon.