Up against top-tier outfit Greenwood, Mayfield gave their all and almost snatched a place in the next round of the local cup.
Mayfield currently top the first division, winning six games from eight and Greenwood were made to work for their victory on the day with Conor Sexton scoring the all-important winner in the second period of extra-time.
Greenwood started the stronger but Darragh Foley broke the deadlock for the hosts on the quarter of the hour mark.
Goalkeeper William O' Driscoll managed to get a hand to the midfielder's 25-yard thunderbolt but the power of the effort wastoo much and the ball nestled into the roof of the net.
The rest of the half was quite eventless with Mayfield's back four of Liam Horgan, Ian McCarthy, Des Mallon and James Buckley rebuffing the majority of Greenwood's attacks through the centre.
Indeed, Greenwood's only genuine chance fell to John Egan but the midfielder's 12 yard header struck the post.
The visitors had Mayfield on the back-foot again after the interval and a number of individuals excelled including Greenwood's Ian Lordan and Mayfield's Liam Horgan.
The equaliser came on 55 minutes when Republic of Ireland U16 International John Egan calmly slotted home after an expensive defensive error in the Mayfield box.
Egan began to play more of an important role in the game and the playmaker set-up substitute Pat Coakley with five minutes remaining on the edge of the area.
Coakley picked his spot and shot to the corner with power.
It seemed as if Mayfield were a beaten team but with virtually their next attack Shane McGill pounced in the box to make the score at the end of normal time 2-2.
Just as the sides were heading for a penalty shoot-out, the tireless Sexton popped up to score the winner in style, crashing a powerful drive against the upright and in.
Greenwood: William O'Driscoll, Martin McGreevy, Ian Lordan, Niall Harte, David Philpott, Warren Dunlea, Roger Ryan, John Egan, Conor Sexton, Eoin McGreevy, Rory Collins.
Subs: James McDonald, Adrian Murphy, Ryan Pumprey, Pat Coakley, Aaron Kidney.
Report courtesy of Evening Echo.
Thursday, April 24
Monday, April 21
Pictures from u12 game against Lakewood
Photos from the recent u12 game against lakewood have been added to the photos section
For more please click here
Saturday, April 19
Wednesday, April 2
Clubman of the Year Pictures
Pitcures from the Clubman of the Year 2007 night have been added to the Photos Section!
Tuesday, April 1
Ireland U16s v Germany
Tuesday, April 8th: Ireland U16s v Germany, O'Shea Park. 7:30
Republic of Ireland Under 16 manager, Vincent Butler has announced a 19 man squad for the upcoming international friendly against Germany which will be played in Blarney in Cork. The match is part of a 2-match friendly series with the first leg in Blarney's O'Shea Park on Tuesday April 8th and the second leg in Listowel on Thursday, April 10th.Included in the squad is Greenwood player John Egan.
Kick off in O'Shea Park, Blarney will be at 7:30. Adult admission €5. U16s free. Contact Don Walshe on 087-3848717 for tickets.
Upcoming Events
Greenwood's Golf Classic will be held on 4 April in Lee Valley Golf Club.
Other upcoming events include a Race Night on May 17 in the Deanrock Bar & the club's AGM on May 23 in the Togher Community Hall. Keep up to date with all Greenwood FC events by clicking on events above!
Other upcoming events include a Race Night on May 17 in the Deanrock Bar & the club's AGM on May 23 in the Togher Community Hall. Keep up to date with all Greenwood FC events by clicking on events above!
Murphy’s Stout City Challenge Cup quarter-finals Draw
Blackstone Rovers v Village Utd or Leeview; Kilreen Celtic v Blackpool Celtic; Bohemians v Fairview; Pearse Celtic or Wilton Utd v Casement Celtic or Greenwood.
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