Minor B's beat Naomh Iosalde

Date
19 Jun 2012
Venue
Liffey Gaels, Inchicore
Home Team
Naomh Iosalde
Home Final Score
0-04
Away Team
Kilmacud Crokes
Away Final Score
0-14
Body

The first match for the Minor Bs after the exams break was an away fixture against Naomh Iosolde at Liffey Gaels grounds in Inchicore. Due to a glut of under-age fixtures and the seasonal unavailability of some players numbers were tight and the game was played with 14 a side. The first half was fairly evenly contested though the Crokes superior fitness and skill level gradually began to come to the fore and a series of points from Dara Ó Gallchobhair from placed balls and play as well as point by C.J. O’Dwyer left them ahead by seven points to three at half-time. 

Crokes extended their superiority in the second half and with the backs holding firm throughout the opposition never really looked like threatening the Crokes goal. Dara Ó Gallchobhair was again to the fore on the scoreboard in the second half and Dylan Paisley, Stephen Faughey also chipped in with points. The final score was a 0-14 to 0-04 win for the Crokes. The backs were outstanding throughout particularly Seán Bedford, Graham Healy-Hayes and Cathal Keane-Breslin while Dara Mullin was outstanding in midfield despite taking some hard knocks.

Team: Éamonn Allen, Graham Healy-Hayes, Seán Bedford, Cathal Keane-Breslin, Mikey O’Dywer, Seán Keating, Edward Campion, Dara Mullin, Dylan Paisley, Stephen Faughey, Dara Ó Gallchobhair, Barry O’Sullivan, C.J. O’Dwyer, Adam Spollen.

Scorers: Dara Ó Gallchobhair 0-10 (6f), Stephen Faughey 0-02, CJ O'Dwyer 0-01, Dylan Paisley 0-01

Report by Joe Ó Murchú