Carnaross 2-11
Clann na nGael 2-8

Carnaross kept their promotion hopes alive with a hard earned three-point victory over Clann na nGael in a sunny Athboy.

Carnaross welcomed back Niall McDonnell and Liam Brogan to the starting line up for the first time this year following long injury lay-offs and both players had a big impact on the game. Clann na nGael had the evergreen Graham Geraghty lined out at full forward and he caused plenty of problems for the Carnaross defence. Clann na nGael landed a point in the opening minute but Carnaross went in front two minutes later when John L McGee found the net. Clann na nGael had a goal chance moments later but were denied by a timely block by Ian Donoghue. Three points in a row from Clann na nGael levelled matters at the midway stage but Carnaross took the lead once more when John L McGee went through for his second goal. However, this goal was cancelled out when Clann na nGael scored their first goal a minute later. Both sides scored a point each with Cillian Comaskey registering for Carnaross. Clann na nGael then got their second goal but Carnaross finished the half positively and points from Niall McDonnell (2) and John L McGee left the sides level at half-time with 2-5 apiece.

The home side made a bright start to the second-half with two points in the opening two minutes. John L McGee hit back for Carnaross before Clann na nGael scored their third and final score in the seventh minute. A Stephen Dawson point reduced the margin to just one point and Carnaross could have went in front but Niall McDonnell was very unlucky to see his goal attempt crash off the post and out to safety. However, Carnaross didn't have to wait long to get back in front when two points from John L McGee edged them one point in front with ten minutes remaining. The remainder of the game was very tense as both sides battled hard for the victory but the Carnaross defence held strong in the final minutes and were rewarded when John L McGee converted two free late on to secure a three point victory for his side.

Carnaross: Ollie Murphy; Tomás Plunkett, Thomas Nugent, Liam Brogan; Stephen Flattery, Ian Donoghue, Eamonn Comaskey; Charles Brogan, Dermot McGee; Cillian Comaskey (0-1), Stephen Dawson (0-1), Peter Carpenter; Shane Casserly, John L McGee (2-7), Niall McDonnell (0-2); Subs: Peter S. Farrelly for Stephen Dawson; Stephen Dawson for Stephen Flattery; Barry O'Connor for Shane Casserly.

Clann Na nGael Report

Carnaross 2-11
Clann na nGael 2-8

Carnaross finished the stronger team to win by 3 points against Clann Na nGael in this All Count Division 3 League game played in Ahboy on Friday evening. Both teams hit two goals each in the first half with the home sides coming from Gary Hanley and Caoimhin O'Griofa. The teams went in at half time 2-5 each. Points in the second half from Martin Keogh, Graham Geraghty and Ciaran Fitzsimons could not help the home side to victory in which was a very spirited team performance.

1. Peter Garry 2. Carl Kelly 3. Brian Duffy 4. Phil Garry 5. Paddy Tiernan 6. Eamon Mac Donnacha 7. Gavin Browne 8. Anthony Swaine 9. Martin Keogh (0-2) 10. Ciaran Fitzsimons (0-3) 11. Gary Hanley (1-0) 12. Anthony Farrell 13. Ciaran Smith 14. Graham Geraghty (0-3) 15. Caoimhin O'Griofa (1-0). Subs - Gerry Sullivan for Anthony Farrell, Sean Fitzsimons for Ciaran Smith. Other Subs: Trevor Wallace, Ken O'Connell, Conor Fenton and Colm Connelly.

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