Lisgoold 4-6, Shamrocks 1-5
The under 16 hurlers played Lisgoold on Monday night at home in Shanbally in shocking weather conditions.
The lads started brightly but Lisgoold scored a goal against the run of play and a few minutes later got a second goal; the lads hurled on and scored 1-1 from play only to see Lisgoold score another goal and two points; as we approached half time, we got another point to go in at the break behind on a scoreline of 1-02 to 3-02.
As the second half began the weather disimproved even more, both sides battled on but we gave away a few frees which Lisgoold capitalised on and got three points from play. We got two more points but missed a few goal chances ourselves and in the last few minutes. Lisgoold scored another 1-01 to run out winners on a score line of 1-05 to 4-06.
The team on the night was K. Murphy, S. Kidney, S. Kelleher, C. Scriven, C O’Grady, D. Barry, D. Scriven, D. Andrews, N. Hayes, B. Crowley, M. Hitchmough, and C.Hayes. Subs used were A. O’Grady and J. O’Keeffe.
