Donaghmore/Ashbourne 2-12 St. Patrick's 1-12
When Don/Ash led after only eleven minutes by 1-5 to two points an easy home win looked to on the cards, however after losing Conor Carey to a shoulder injury a few minutes later last years league champions appeared to loose their way as the Stamullen men then took over and went in at half time leading by 1-9 to 1-7. Andrew Tormey scored the goal for Don/Ash and also contributed two pointed frees while Ciaran Ellis, Paul Gilligan, Sam Benville, Darragh McGovern and Conor Carton accounted for the other first half points.
The sides scored two points each early in the second half with Dylan Brady and Andrew Tormey (f) on target for home side. Don/ Ash then hit eight consecutive wides while a St Pats free with ten minutes to go gave them a three point lead and it could have been more only for a fine double save from goalkeeper Jack Hannigan. Centre back Shane Melia got forward to score two points for the home side, then just when it looked like St Pats would hold on for a slender win John Brodrick finished to the net following a pass from Ciaran Ellis as the game moved into injury time. Paul Gilligan added a pointed free to give Don/Ash a three point win.
Donaghmore Ashbourne: Jack Hannigan, Garth Deery, Thomas McGovern, Jack Giles, Iarlath O'Donnell, Shane Melia 0-2, Paul Gilligan 0-2(1f), Conor Carey, Conor Carton 0-1, Sam Benville 0-1, Andrew Tormey 1-3(3f), Ciaran Ellis 0-1, Darragh Mc Govern 0-1, John Brodrick 1-0, Dylan Brady 0-1.
Subs: J.P. Casserly for Conor Carey, Leo Reilly for Sam Benville, Niall Kavanagh for Andrew Tormey, Dathi Murtagh for J.P. Casserly
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