Goals crucial as Geraldines win Louth GAA East Region Minor final

Geraldines minor boys defeated St Michael's in the East Regional final at McGeough Park, finishing 2-12 to 0-12. Geraldines began strongly with consecutive points from Jack Greene, Maciek Dobros from a free, and Sean McKenna. St Michael's replied through Charlie McBride, but Geraldines extended their advantage with points from Dobros, Owen McGahon, and Roan Norton Quigley. Greene added a fine individual goal, while St Michael's closed the half with scores from McBride, Patrick Reynolds, and Arthur Sands, leaving Geraldines only four points ahead. Resolute defending, led by full-back Mal Madine, helped maintain control. In the second half, Dobros scored a vital second goal, and Szymon Perkowski made a crucial save with 15 minutes remaining. Additional points from Greene, McKenna, and Aodhán Gibbons secured a six-point margin despite late St Michael's scores.

"St Michael's started the second-half well with McBride, Reynolds and Shea Doyle pointing. Then Dobros scored a vital second goal for his side after a pass from Eoghan Sweeney. Szymon Perkowski made a crucial save to keep St Michael's at bay with 15 minutes to go and with Noah Lauaki starting to help sway the midfield battle, further points from Greene, McKenna and Aodhán Gibbons helped Gers to a six point winning margin despite points from St Michaels McBride and Darragh Murray."

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