As a Club we were absolutely delighted that our Dungannon Swifts Under 13 Squad accompanied by Coaches, Mel Somerville, Rodney McAree & Dixie Robinson, not only had great fun throughout the week, but that they also represented the Club with great honour and pride.
The boys suffered two defeats early in the week to Coleraine and Portadown but that did not hold them back. After beating Westham United (3-1, goals from Elijah Weathered, Kenny Ximenes and Jack Jazstal) and St Johnstone (3-2, goals from Kenny Ximenes, Dara McCloskey and Corey Smith) the boys were ecstatic to make the Globe Final where they came up against familiar opposition again, in Westham United. They remained focused and got their rewards coming out 3-1 winners on the day, Kenny Ximenes scoring a second half hat trick.
Captain, Kenny Ximenes, pictured with the SUPERCUPNI Globe, Minor Section. Kenny scored a second Half hat trick in the final.
Celebrating after Kenny Ximenes second goal v Westham United
On Friday after the game the squad were presented with The SUPERCUPNI Globe, for the Minor section and a beautiful, individual medal for each member of the squad and coaching staff.
Squad: Odhran Crozier, James Tandy, Matthew Whittle, Adhamh Patton, Charlie McCrory, Kenny Ximenes, Conall McGarrigle, Ethan Nethery, Matthew Quinn, Jack Jasztal, Lorcan Hegarty, Callum McWhriter, Elijah Weathered, David Monaghan, Dara McCloskey, Corey Smith, Scott Somerville, Ethan Kelly.
Well done to all the boys who participated and good luck for the season ahead.
Matthew Quinn in action for Dungannon v St Johnstone.
Corey Smith celebrates with his team mates after scoring against St.Johnstone.