This was a cracking game played in perfect conditions in the Training Centre in Fenagh. Clonmore could have won in normal time, but in the end we had the outstanding John McGrath to thank for a last minute leveller to bring the game to extra time. Unfortunately, as injuries began to mount up,the lads ran out of steam in extra time and Ballon got in for three breakaway goals as we chased the game.
The injuries to key players made it a big challenge but, in spite of the disappointing result, the efforts of the players right to the end was impresive and bodes well for the Championship which opens with a Quarter Final against Ballinabranna on a date to be announced.
Story of game:
8mins: BN 0-4 CM 0-1, Clive point
15 mins: BN 0-4 CM 1-3 John McGrath goal, points by Pauric, Clive & Alan
30 mins: BN 0-6 CM 1-8 Points by JP, John McG (2), Alan (2)
38 mins: BN 2-7 CM 1-9 Point by John McG
45 mins: BN 2-7 CM 2-11 Jamie Walsh goal, points from John McG & Alan
57 mins: BN 3-10 CM 2-11
60 mins: BN 3-10 CM 2-13 Late points by Pauric & John McG brings game to ET
ET: 70 mins: BN 3-12 CM 2-13
ET: 80 mins: BN 6-13 CM 2-15 Couple of efforts for goals result in points by Pauric & Jamie
Team: Jordan Kane, John Connolly, Colin Doyle, Ger Doyle, Mick Smith, Pauric Lawlor (0-3), Martin Byrne, Alan Humphries (0-3), Collie McGrath, Daniel Quigley, Adam Byrne, Paul Byrne, JP Doyle (0-1), John McGrath (1-5,1f), Clive Lambe (0-2). Subs: Richard Roche for Collie (inj,10 mins), Jamie Walsh (1-1) for Daniel, Cian Heffernan for Colin Doyle (inj,45mins), Joe Hickey for Paul Byrne (inj,70mins).
