20/06/2026
13s win a cracker !!
Roy Keane Under-13 Premier Division
Ringmahon Rangers 4 Midleton 3
On a glorious day for football at Ringmahon Park, where the playing surface was in magnificent condition, Ringmahon Rangers and Midleton, two of the strongest sides in the Cork Schoolboys League, produced a thrilling encounter that lived up to all expectations.
Midleton took an early lead following a penalty award from referee Dave Hopper. Brian Cody made no mistake from the spot to give the visitors a 1-0 advantage.
Ringmahon responded after ten minutes when a world Class delivery from Mason Fitzpatrick across the face of goal was expertly finished by Dean O Donovan to level the game at 1-1.
The home side then took the lead through Marcel Fijolek, who reacted quickest following a goalmouth scramble to make it 2-1.Midfield of Adam Cooney & Duggan and marcel fijolek absolutely brilliant ,Center back s Byron O Shaughnessy and Jamie Mullane superb with Full backs of the exceptional Sean Cronin and Thomas Harrington .Wingers Of Kallum Power Morrissey and Dean O donovan putting In super displays .Mason Fitzpatrick showing cork why he Is one of the best CF In League .Gk Kaydan when called upon was excellent .
However, Midleton hit back immediately. Following an indirect free kick, which required several retakes, the final effort from Brian Cody took a deflection on its way into the net, sending the sides into the break level at 2-2.
Ringmahon felt agreived not to be In front at Ht following a superb opening 30 mins .
Ringmahon emerged from halftime with renewed purpose and regained the lead through Brian O’Shaughnessy. A superb corner from Adam Duggan was met perfectly by O’Shaughnessy, whose powerful header found the net to put Ringmahon 3-2 ahead with 15 minutes remaining.
To their credit, Midleton responded once again and drew level at 3-3, setting up a dramatic finale.
The decisive moment arrived following a lung-bursting run through midfield by Marcel Fijolek, His direct play caused panic in the Midleton defence, and Ringmahon were awarded a penalty after a handball by the Midleton centre-back.Mason Fitzpatrick’s penalty struck the post, but Dean O’Donovan reacted quickest to the rebound, firing home from the left side to restore Ringmahon’s lead at 4-3 and send the home crowd into raptures.
Midleton battled bravely in the closing stages, but Ringmahon stood firm to secure a richly deserved victory and three valuable points. Again In midfield Duggan and Cooney superb with O donovan causing problems and the back 4 and Gk superb In seeing out game .
The win leaves Ringmahon requiring just five points from their remaining three matches to be crowned Roy Keane Under-13 Premier Division champions. It was an excellent advertisement for the Cork Schoolboys League, with both sides showcasing tremendous quality, commitment and sportsmanship throughout
Ringmahon will now look to build on this result as they continue their pursuit of league glory and aim to complete a memorable double in the Under-13 season.Up the ringers ❤️🖤⚽️