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O'Neill the star as Galmoy are shot down
Danesfort 3-15
Galmoy0-10
AFTER leading by three points at the interval, Danesfort put in a strong second half to beat Galmoy in this Northern junior ‘B’ hurling league tie at Danesfort on Sunday. The first half exchanges were even enough with the respective free takers Cathal O’Neill and Padhric Gray keeping their sides in touch with some accurate strikes.
O’Neill complimented his placed ball successes with a good goal for Danesfort in the 23rd minute. This left Danesfort leaders by 1-8 to 0-8 at the break.
Gray had hit five frees for Galmoy, plus a 28th minute one from play, while Phil Brennan and Donica Gray struck one each.Frank Minogue (0-2) and Richard Troy were the other first half scorers for the home side.
Galmoy were dealt a blow after half time when Padhric Gray retired with an ankle injury. He was replaced by Joe Doyle who had retired at the break. Stephen Maher and Cathal O Neill (free) exchanged early second half points before the deciding score arrived.
Danesfort won a free in the midfield, but when a Galmoy midfielder showed dissent to the referee, the sliotar was advanced.With only three players on the Galmoy goal line, free taker Cathal O’Neill stole a march on his opponents and the St Kieran’s College student rattled the back of the net from 30 metres.
This goal inspired Danesfort. From here to the end they out-scored their opponents by 1-6 to 0-1 to register a deserved victory. Even late substitutes, Liam Phelan and Mark Cody rose white flags for a team which featured five players from their victorious intermediate team of the previous day.
For Danesfort, Cathal O’Neill had a very profitable afternoon from play and from frees. Shem Hurley made some vital saves in goal, while Darren Booth and Frank Minogue also did well.
For Galmoy, Jason Stanley was a busy ‘keeper. Brian and Leo Doherty tried hard in defence. Padhric Gray did well until injured and Pierce Harte tried hard also.
Danesfort - Shem Hurley, Frank Ryan, Ciaran Treacy, Ciaran Walsh, Michael Moylan, Jim Phelan, Michael Cunningham, Martin McEvoy, Darren Booth, Richard Troy (1-1), Frank Minogue (0-5,one free), James Cunningham, Tommy Ryan, Philip O’Shea, Cathal O’Neill (2-7,1-6 frees). Subs - Liam Phelan (0-1), Mark Cody (0-1), Johnny Corr.
Galmoy - Jason Stanley, Niall Higgins, Brendan Delaney, Phil Doyle, Brian Doherty, Leo Doherty, Michael Harte, Donica Gray(0-2), Thomas Corcoran, Padhric Gray (0-6, five frees), Phil Brennan (0-1), Stephen Maher (0-1), Pierce Harte, Gavin Doherty, Joe Doyle. Subs - Michel Phelan, Joe Doyle.
Referee - Maurice Flynn (Mooncoin).
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