Our u14s continued their recent winning ways with a two point victory over Corofin in Miltown this evening.

In horrible weather conditions, the sides traded early points with Sean Hayes scoring for Miltown. An excellent finish by Ralph Whelehan ensured Miltown stayed in touch with Corofin despite playing against the breeze. Further points from Sean Hayes and Cormac O'Loughlin and an impressive first half defensive display meant Miltown trailed 1-5 to 1-3 at the break.

Corofin started the second half well, striking for an early goal. Well taken points from Patrick Greene and Sean Hayes, combined with a goal from Cormac O'Loughlin saw Miltown go ahead. Corofin stayed fighting and struck back with a goal of their own before Cormac O'Loughlin finished for his second goal of the night. Smart play from Miltown with a quick free saw Stephen Murphy strike for his sides fourth goal while a further Sean Hayes point saw Miltown lead by five as the game entered injury time. A late Corofin goal ensured a nervy finish however Miltown held on to prevail on a scoreline of 4-7 to 4-5 and advance to the knockout stages.

Miltown lined out as follows: Colin Hayes; Niall Toomey, Tim Lenihan, Iarla Meade; Ronan Keavey, Cormac Byrne, John Maloney; Finlay Robertson and Patrick Greene; Sean Hayes, Ralph Whelehan, Gavin Toomey; Caimin Jones, Cormac O'Loughlin, Dominic Griffin. Subs: Stephen Murphy, Seamus Honan, James Downes, Kian Cunningham, Tony Carroll.

Scorers: Cormac O'Loughlin 2-1; Sean Hayes 0-4, Stephen Murphy and Ralph Whelehan 1-0 each; Patrick Greene 0-2.

Well done to all involved. Further details about their upcoming fixture in the knockout stages will be posted once available.