Home Farm had the upper hand in the first half of this Schoolboys Football Association of Ireland Evans Cup game held at the all-weather pitch in ITB Blanchardstown after Porterstown Park was again declared unplayable in this winter spell of rain and wind. It was however a breakaway by Home Farm that led to them taking the lead with a well taken breakaway goal by Darren Barry.

Celtic battled throughout and they were rewarded in the second half. First it was James Brophy who seized on an opportunity following Conor Donoghue's free kick. The second came when James O'Reilly played Cormac Downes through and the big striker was lethal with the finish. Despite a lot of pressure on the Celtic goal, the home side held on for another fine win to keep their Cup challenge on track. They now play away to Belvedere Premier in the next round on 23rd Feb. Match action