Moynalty 4-19 Navan O Mahonys 1-12 

Moynalty continued their impressive run of form on Friday evening, making it five wins from five outings with a commanding performance against Navan O Mahonys. 

Playing with confidence from the outset, Moynalty won the throw-in and opened the scoring through Eanna Bennett, who followed up with an excellent two-pointer to settle the home side. While Bennett was denied by a missed free, Moynalty quickly found their rhythm with points from Cillian Gaynor, John Brogan and Jude Gilsenan to establish early control. Navan O Mahonys registered scores of their own, but Moynalty's movement and work rate ensured they remained in front throughout the opening quarter. As the half progressed, John Brogan added another fine point, while a Navan O Mahonys attack was cut out by Tommy Owens, whose quick distribution sparked a Moynalty move that almost resulted in a goal. Moynalty continued to dominate possession and were rewarded when Paul Lynch found the net before Eanna Bennett added a second goal shortly afterwards. 

Jude Gilsenan was particularly influential around midfield, winning a Navan O Mahonys kick-out and converting immediately to further extend the lead. A late Dylan Farrelly point rounded off an excellent opening half for Moynalty. At the break, Moynalty held a commanding advantage on a scoreline of 

HT score: Moynalty 2-11 Navan O Mahonys 0-03 

Moynalty made some changes at half-time and their changes made an immediate impact. Ronan Lynch opened his account with a point, Lynch then finished clinically to the net to keep Moynalty firmly in control. Navan O Mahonys responded with a series of scores, including free’s and points from play, but Moynalty continued to create chances through strong teamwork and intelligent use of possession. Substitutions saw Paddy Gallagher, Jake Smyth, Kyle Cussen, Ramie Owens and Mikey Smyth introduced, all contributing positively. A well-worked move involving Jake Smyth and Kyle Cussen set up John Brogan for another score, while Eanna Bennett and Jake Smyth also raised white flags. Moynalty's dominance around kick-outs remained a key feature, with Bennett adding another point following a turnover from a Navan O Mahonys restart. 

In the closing stages, Paddy Gallagher got on the scoresheet, Tommy Owens produced an excellent save to deny a goal chance, and on the opposite end of the field his brother Ramie finds the net. Further points from Eanna Bennett ensured Moynalty finished strongly, despite a late consolation goal for Navan O Mahonys, Played on a fine evening for football, both sides contributed to an entertaining contest, but Moynalty's quality and consistency proved decisive throughout. 

Moynalty Team: Tommy Owens, Jack Kavanagh, Michael Lynch, Dylan Gargan, Cormac Kearney, Richie Gilsenan, Dylan Farrelly, John Brogan, Nicholas McKenna, Jude Gilsenan, Paul Lynch, Kian Lynch, Eanna Bennett, Cillian Gaynor, Ronan Lynch. 

Subs: Paddy Gallagher, Jake Smyth, Kyle Cussen, Raymie Owens, Mikey Smyth, 

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