This was a tight game between the two teams on the opening day of the U17 season. Raul Plaza scored first for Parkville to make it 1-0 after 5 minutes. Cathal Cassey equalised quickly for St Anne's after 7 minutes. The game was fast moving with attacks at either end with some good saves from both keepers. Óran Kirwan who was man of the match for Parkville popped up to put away a header from a corner after 28 minutes to give Parkville the lead at half time. Alex McDonagh scored the goal of the game putting a 30-yard shot into the top corner of the Parkville net to equalise at the start of the second half. Raul Plaza who showed some amazing technical skills throughout the game ran on to a great through ball from Nicky Moore, Plaza took on 4 St Anne's players before a great finish to the top corner to win the game for the home side with 17 minutes left. Best players for Parkville were Sennan Murphy, Raul Plaza, Jamie Haugh and Óran Kirwan.