Feis Cup: Summerhill caught by Skryne comeback
February 23, 2015
Skryne's Vinny O'Reilly with Brian Rispin Summerhill during the opening round of the Feis Cup at Fr. McManus Park
Summerhill 2-11
Skyrne 1-15
On a wet miserable day in Skyrne the wind had a big part to play in the match. Summerhill dominated the first half with a goal from David Larkin putting them into a comfortable led at half time. Summerhill 1-6 to Skyrne's 4pts.
Skryne took control in the second half. With the wind on their back, they limited Summerhill to scoring only 3 points, tying the match 1-9 to 0-12 at full time.
The match went to extra time and despite the last kick of the game being a goal from Brian Ennis, Summerhill lost the match by a point. It was a tough game for both teams with Summerhill showing great fight all the way to the finish.
The final score after extra time was 2-11 to 1-15.
Summerhill - Tony McDonnell, Eoghan Jennings, Caolan Young, Willie Ryan, Kevin Lyons, Alan Lyons, John Lavelle, Damien Byrne, Brian Ennis, Ross Tallon, David Larkin, Conor Lyons, Paul Rispin, Brian Rispin, Eamon O'Shea . Substitutes: Kevin Lyons for Conor Lyons,, Ross Ryan for Kevin Lyons (black card),, John Farrell for Brian Rispin,, Conor Lyons for Eamon O' Shea
Scorers: Brian Ennis (1-4), David Larkin (1-1), John Lavelle (0-1), Paul Rispin (0-2), Ross Tallon (0-3)
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