Juniors v Claremorris – Match Report
Davitts and Claremorris met in the South Mayo Junior Championship in Ballindine on Wednesday evening. With both teams already qualified for the semi-finals, the game was to decide which of the teams would top the group and it was the home side that prevailed, 0-13 to 0-9, after an entertaining match.
First half points from Aidan McTigue (2), Liam Noone (3) and Darragh McGale saw Davitts ahead by 0-6 to 0-4 at the break.
Claremorris fought valiantly throughout the second half but Davitts were always able to stay ahead. Liam Noone (4), Tommy Clarke, Seamus Roche and Tommy Clarke added second half points.
Davitts now play at home to Garrymore in the semi-final while Claremorris are away to Hollymount Carramore.
Davitts best in this game were Lawrence Daly, Kevin Gallagher, Brian Clarke, Stephen Nyland, Shane Treacy, Liam Noone and Tommy Clarke.
Davitts: David Mitchell, Tom Corless, Lawrence Daly, Kevin Gallagher, John Macken, Brian Clarke, Johnno Clarke, Shane Mitchell, Stephen Nyland, Shane Treacy, Liam Noone (0-7), Tommy Clarke (0-1), Aidan McTigue (0-2), Darragh McGale (0-1), Seamus Roche (0-1). Subs used: William Freeley, Dara O Flaherty (0-1), Cathal Moran, Colm Roche.
A speedy recovery to Claremorris player Dara McDonagh who sustained a nasty looking knee injury in the second half of this game.
