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On August 30th we played a combination of Killeagh and
St.Ita's in the semi-final of the hurling championship in Cloyne. Killeagh/Ita's
opened the scoring in the third minute with a point from play. Vincent
O'Keeffe notched up our first score with a well -taken point, 40 meters out
on the left hand side of
the pitch.
Killeagh/Ita's added a goal before Stephen Walsh converted a penalty after
being brought down inside the lange parallegram. The score read 1-1 each
after ten minutes of play. Killeagh followed with three points before
Stephen Walsh scored from a 40 meter free. Stephen Quinn opened his scoring
with a point from
play. Killeagh again hit the target with 2 points to leave the score 1-6 to
1-3 in favour of Killeagh/Ita's at the break.
We got a very bad start to the second half with our opponent's scoring1-2
within two minutes to leave us trailing by seven points. Our lads fought
back well with three points in the 11th minute Stephen Walsh free, 13th
minute another Stephen free from 70 meters and a point from play by Vinnie
O'Keeffe. Killeagh
scored a point to leave the score line 2-8 to 1-6. With two minutes of
normal time remaining we continued to defend well and attach the Killeagh/Ita's
defence on a regular basis. The pressure resulted in a Padraig O'Keeffe
goal followed by two brilliant points by Philip Butler to draw level in the
29th minute.
Killeagh/Ita's from the puck out brought the ball up the field and were
awarded a 20 meter free which they converted to leave the score at 2-9 to
2-8 at the final whistle.
This was a brave and determined performance from our team and without doubt
deserved to draw. We wish Killeagh/Ita's the best of luck in the final.
Our performers on the night were Michael Kearney at full back who caught a
number of high balls, Liam Forde was a tower of strength at center- back,
Stephen Walsh displayed wonderful skill whilst Padraig O'Keeffe took his
goal well.
Team: Daniel Dooley, Brian Collins, Michael Kearney, Patrick
O'Sullivan, Shane Kearney, Liam Forde, Michael Collins, Brendan Cotter,
Padraig O'Keeffe, Vincent O'Keeffe, Stephen Walsh, Stephen Quinn, Stephen
Pratt, Philip Butler, John Howard (Capt.) Vincent O'Keeffe.
Subs: Enda Collins, David Quirke
Referee: Charlie McAlister.
Scores: Stephen Walsh 1-3 (from frees), Padraig O'Keeffe 1-0, Philip
Butler 0-2, Vincent O'Keeffe 0-2, Stephan Quinn 0-1
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