This U12 Premier league game between Valley and Ballymac was played in reasonable conditions in Conna Community Field last Monday morning. Valley had been in good form lately and took an early lead through Thomas Dee after some great play on the left hand side by James Keneally. Valley doubled there lead within 15 minutes when a lovely through ball from Fionn McCready was pounced on by Tristan Clancy who slotted the ball past the BallyMac keeper with his left peg. Ballymac looked dangerous on the break, particularly down the left hand side but couldn't quite get the final ball on target. Valley made it 3-0 before the break when Cillian Fitzpatrick finished off a fine move by Sam Ahern and Ronan Doyle. After the break Valley got a fourth goal after 5 minutes when a free kick on the right hand side was blocked by Ballymac keeper only for the rebunding ball to be slotted home by Valley Forward Tristan Clancy. Ballymac had a dominant 10 minutes and got a deserved penalty but a great save from Valley Keeeper Daniel Turley kept Ballymac scoreless. Then Valley got a penalty from which Cillian Fitzpatrick scored his second. Valley had to defend for large parts in the second half and Charlie Leahy, Brian O'Sullivan, Michael Lazack and James Cotter did well. Billy Ahern was very lively up front for Valley but Man of the Match went to Valley midfielder Fionn McCready who covered every blade of the pitch in a great performance. BallyMac deserved a few goals from the game and played some lovely football but the winner was never in any doubt. Well done to referee Brian Donnelly who had a fine game. Final Score: Valley 5-0 Ballymac.