St Claire’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton, are celebrating a Connacht Schools soccer title after Thursday’s dramatic penalty shootout victory in the girls SFAI under-20 decider, played at Solar 21 Park in Castlebar.
The north Leitrim girls U20 ‘B’ final ended 0-0 with St Joseph’s Secondary School, Foxford, at the end of extra-time.
The final went to penalties – and it was the Manor girls who prevailed, winning the shoot-out 3-2.
However, there won’t be too much time for celebrating as St Claire’s must now re-group for Tuesday’s national cup semi-final against the Ulster winners Pobalscoil Gaoith Dobhair in Donegal Town (Kick-off 1pm).
FAI Schools Senior ‘B’ Girls Connacht Cup Final (Under 20, Small Schools)
St. Clare’s, Manorhamilton 0 St Joseph’s, Foxford 0 (AET)
St. Clare’s won 3-2 on pens
