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National Hurling League 2017

Division 3b

Saturday, February 18, 2017

Round 2

Brewster Park

Enniskillen

Fermanagh, 1 gl. 9 pts; Warwickshire, 2 gls. 12 pts.

In far from a once contests, the wining of this National Hurling League Division 3B for visitors Warwickshire was down to one man, full forward Liam Watson. His scoring was so influential that he scored 2 goals 10 points out of the final score of 2 goals 12 points. His was assisted in scoring by teammates Donncha Kennedy and Ian Dwyer. Fermanagh who in the games early moments replied to Liam Watson opening three points, with morale boosting goal by their right full forward Sean Corrigan. For the remainder of the opening half the Ernesider's registered a further six points from Shea Curran (2 pts.), Ryan Bogue (1 pt.), Connor McShea (1 pt.), John Duffy (1pt.) and Sean Corrigan (1 pt.). in the second of the match Fermanagh began to dominate the park's scoreboard, when they were in front, with telling score of 1 goal 5 points to 6 points for their visitors. However, within moments of half time Warwickshire's of half their ace full time scorer Liam Watson broke free from his markers and scored a well taken goal, to bring the half time score to 1 goal 6 points apiece.

Half time scores

Fermanagh, 1 gl. 6 pts; Warwickshire, 1 gls. 6 pts.

Second half

Warwickshire and Watson take control of the game

Within moments of the game's resumption Liam Watson added his and his side second major score from play. Shortly afterwards they visitors, largely through the efforts of their ace score and full forward registered a further 1 goal and six points to the final scores. For Fermanagh who never gave up trying to retrieve the game, with the possible hope of winning it. However, despite repeatedly penetrating they visitors defence, only for their scoring instincts to let them down, in front of goal. As the second half concluded Warwickshire became more assured, with their dominance of all sectors becoming very apparent. Fermanagh now scored a modest 3 points by Sean Corrigan (1 pt.), Connor McShea (1 pt.) and Francie McBrien (1 pt.). However, it was the more determined and skillful Warwickshire lead by their charismatic Liam Watson that won the match.

Full time scores

 

Fermanagh, 1 gl. 9 pts; Warwickshire, 2 gls. 12 pts.

 

Teams,

FERMANAGH - Colum McPhillips, Dairmuid Russell, Mark Slevin, Thomas Cleary, Eoin Mahon, Francis McBrien, Rory Porteous, John Duffy, Ryan Bogue, Barrie Duffy, John Paul McGarry, Eoin Cleary, Sean Corrigan, Shea Curran, Conor McShea.

SUBS - David Teague for T Cleary (HT), Brendan McGarry for E Cleary (62).

Scorers - Sean Corrigan 1-2, Shea Curran 0-3, Conor McShea 0-2, Ryan Bogue 0-1, Francis McBrien 0-1.

Manager, Sean dUFFY

 

Warwickshire, Mike Cremin, Seamus Brough, Kieran Boxwell, Michael O'Reagan, Chris Brough, Willy Allen, Donncha (1 pt.), Paul Hoban, Colm Mc Bride, Shane Conlan, Padraic Crehan, Chris Convey, Ian Dwyer (1 pt.), Liam Watson (2 gls. 10 pts.) & kelvin McGee.

Subs, Ciaran Boyle, Ciaran McMullan, Tom Kelly, Mark Nolan, Robbie Curley, Kieran Phelan, Ciaran Glennon, Ronan O'Donoughe, Conor Robbins & Oisin Coffey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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