Our Sixth Form football team bowed out of the semi-final today, losing 5–1 to Regent House at the Bluebell Stadium in Lisburn.
After conceding three early goals from set-piece situations, the boys showed great character and determination to rally. At 3–0 down they struck the post twice in the first half and were unfortunate not to reduce the deficit before the break.
James Fallon pulled a goal back shortly after half-time, and the team continued to push forward, creating numerous chances and dominating much of the second half. Despite the scoreline, there were a number of excellent performances across the pitch, with Frank Mulligan and Ciaran Watters particularly impressive after the interval.
Once again, the boys were outstanding ambassadors for the Abbey. For some of the squad, this marks their final match after two memorable years that saw them reach both a final and a semi-final.
Well done to all the players involved, and we wish Regent House the very best in the final.
🏆 Good Luck to Our Soccer Team! ⚽
𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐈 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥
Abbey 3–1 Cambridge House, Ballymena
In a closely contested quarter-final played at Ballymena Showgrounds, the Abbey secured an impressive 3–1 victory over Cambridge House.
Goals came from 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧 (penalty), 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧 and 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐲, with the whole squad contributing to an excellent team performance.
The match was played in great spirit by both teams, and the boys were once again excellent ambassadors for the Abbey.
We now look forward to the semi-final draw.
𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧!
The Abbey Sixth Form secured an impressive 7–0 victory over Hazelwood Integrated College, Belfast.
Goals came from Joe McGovern
, Mark McCartan
a hat-trick from Ciaran Watters
and Finn Keenan Travers
. Fionnan Cunningham was excellent throughout, with the boys excelling in tough conditions at Valley Leisure Centre in North Belfast.
A dominant second-half performance saw our midfield take control, carve open Hazelwood, and create constant danger. Special mention to Sean Mulholland, who made a big impact off the bench and marshalled the midfield brilliantly.
Great determination, skill, and teamwork to book another quarter-final spot — a fantastic win from a superb set of Abbey ambassadors. Well done to the entire squad in cold, wet, and windy conditions!
In tough conditions in Lisburn, the boys delivered a composed and controlled performance against St Patrick’s, Lisburn.
At right back, James Curran was outstanding, and every player contributed to a superb team display. They were fantastic ambassadors for the Abbey from start to finish.
