Match Report

Under 14 hurlers push Shamrocks all the way

Date Filed: 06 June 2008


Under 14 Hurling League
Ballyvarley 5-2  Shamrocks 5-8
 
Ballyvarley U14 hurlers produce a brave second half come back but couldn’t overcome shamrocks comfortable lead.
The Newry side dominated the midfield area right from the throw-in and built up an early lead before the reds could reply through an Aidan Mc Kiernan point. Chris Mc Avoy added his first goal of the match before half time proving to be a constant treat for shamrocks defence.
 
Half time: Ballyvarley 1-1  Shamrocks 3-1
 
With some positional changes the reds started the second half more positively winning their share of midfield possession. Their efforts were soon rewarded with Chris Mc Avoy collecting a long pass and sending the ball to the net for his second. Shamrocks replied hitting the net twice and showed they were capable of scoring points sending four in a row over the bar. Further goal were added for Ballyvarley through Aidan Mc Kiernan and Chris Mc Avoy claiming a well deserved hat trick began the start of a brave come back. Strong performances from James O’Meara at full back and Cairon Davis who penetrated deep into shamrock half with solo runs also Jack Kearns causing problems for the newry defence. Jonathan Lennon claimed the last two scores of the game with a goal and a well taken point cutting back from the corner on his left side and striking the ball over the bar from a narrow angle.
 
Final score        Ballyvarley 5-2    Shamrocks 5-8
 
Team
Chris Lennon, Liam Stewart, James O’Meara, Sinead O’Meara, Paedar Mc Grath, Cairon Davis, MK Mc Grath, Jonathan Lennon (1,1), Aidan Mc Kiernan(1,1), Laura Stewart, Rory McShane, Maurice Mc Grath, Chris McEvoy(3,0), Shane Murray, Jack Kearns, Ronan Farrell, Odhran Byrne