Ratoath 0-19, Kilmainham 1-12.

Kilmainham headed for Ratoath on Sunday 13th April in good spirits after a good win in round three of the league.

They were up against a strong Ratoath second team. Our lads couldn’t have asked for a better start to the match. A penalty after 48 seconds after Michael Hoey was hauled down as he went through on goal. Michael got up to expertly bury the ball to the Ratoath net. The same man kicked two brilliant points shortly afterwards. Conor Kilgallen then hit a brilliant point off his left to have us 1-3 to no score up. Kilmainham were on top at midfield and playing well. Ratoath hit their first point of the match after 6 minutes from a free. Conor Kilgallen then hit his second of the day from a free with his left boot. Ratoath then hit a point from play. Shane Butler responded with a good score. Kilmainham were in complete control and spurned two excellent goal chances that we deserved, such was our dominance in that opening half. Ratoath hit three points before half time to leave us four points ahead at the break. A well-deserved lead due to a brilliant half of football from the lads.

Half time score: Ratoath 0-7, Kilmainham 1-8

A young Ratoath side started the second half strong hitting three points in quick succession to reduce the lead to a point. Michael Hoey then hit a free for us on 6 minutes. Ratoath then hit the next three points as they started to get the upper hand. Larry Morgan got on the scoresheet for us with a good point. Michael Hoey followed this with a good point from play. Ratoath hit the next four points to keep ahead. Kilmainham again spurned two good goal chances after some very good team moves. Matthew Mullen hit a good point after his introduction as the ref and umpires debated whether it was over or not. Kilmainham were chasing this match, Ratoath hit them on the break to hit two 2 pointers followed by another good point to run out four-point winners with a strong finish to the match.

Our lads can be very proud of their performances today. Every player gave everything to the jersey. A failure to take goal chances proved costly in the end but the overall team performance was excellent, with plenty to build on in the coming weeks.

Best for Kilmainham were: Michael Hoey, Larry Morgan, Seanie Maon and Harry Newman.

Kilmainham: Dean Peppard, Stephen Newman, Harry Newman, Johnny Quinlan, Seanie Mahon, Ger Morgan, Jamie O’ Sullivan, Larry Morgan (0-1), Michael Hoey (1-7), Mickey Newman, Andy Arkins, Phily Mahon, Shane Butler (0-1), Darren King, Conor Kilgallen (0-2).

Subs: Matthew Mullen (0-1) for Phily Mahon, Jake O’ Rourke.

 

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