Boh’s opened the scoring after an excellent individual break from well inside the their 22 from outhalf Oisin Fagan that was dotted down a few phases later by Brian Murphy, Fagan added the extras making it 7-0. Straight off the restart Sean Carolan made another massive break up the middle of the Ennis defence with some great support play Darragh Long scored in the corner to leave it at 12-0. Ennis took control of the rest of the half with some big forward play and a strong maul they went into the half time break up 12-19.
Bohs started after break the same way as the first half putting big pressure on Ennis deep in their half, Carolan got on the end of a fantastic skip pass from Fagan to race away into the corner putting the side level again 19-19. Bohs played a smart kicking game keeping the positional press on the visitors and this was rewarded when Ciaran Vaughan blocked down a kick and was touched down by Seamus Kerrisk to put the hosts back into the lead 26-19, Fagan added the extras. The finally try followed soon after with a chip through for Fagan who got a the rub of the green to dot down for Bohs finally try 31-19. Ennis finished the stronger with some good to get a penalty that they kicked to the corner and again had a good maul to score in the corner for the last play of the game 31-24.
Man of the Match Oisin Fagan.
UL Bohemian 31 Ennis 24 North Munster U20.5 League
Photos Credited to Tim McSweeney
