Minors v Ardmoy – Match Report
Davitts Minor team needed a win over Ardmoy in the County B Championship, having been defeated by Ardnaree in the opening round, and they obliged with an impressive 4-22 to 4-6 win in Ballindine on Thursday evening.
Davitts produced some devastating football in the first half and had racked up an incredible 3-17 tally at half time. All of the players were on top of their game with Jordan Flanagan, Dimitry Trench, Fentan Kelly, Niall Treacy, Cian Naughton, James Ruane, Niall Treacy and Stephen Nyland especially prominent. Stephen Nyland netted the first two goals with Dean Moran adding a third, as Davitts led by 3-17 to 2-3 at the break.
Ardmoy fought back bravely in the second half but found Davitts keeper Joe Prendergast in top form. The visitors never gave up but Davitts ran out comfortable winners. Davitts fourth goal was a terrific team move involving several players and finished emphatically by sub Jack Devane.
Davitts: Joe Prendergast, Jordan Flanagan, David Devane, Sean Feerick, Dimitry Trench (0-1), Fentan Fentan Kelly (0-3), Niall Kearns, Cian Naughton (0-4), Dean Moran (1-1), James Ruane (0-4), Zack Keadin, Niall Treacy (0-2), Stephen Nyland (2-7). Subs used: Jack Devane (1-0), Oisin O Connor, Gary Bourke.