ACFL DIV 2
Naomh Séamas 2-13 v 0-7 Pádraig Sáirseil CLG
Aldergrove showed the depth and quality of their squad when challenged with
two games in three days. Aldergrove were comfortable winners in the end
finishing undefeated at home.
The Crumlin side got off to a fast start moving three points clear after five minutes of
play. Ryan Owens strong running in midfield setting up scores for Declan
Gough and Seamus Mc Garry. Aldergrove welcomed the return of Fearghal
Burke who had been on the sidelines with a long-term injury. Burkes quality
immediately showed with a 40-yard pin point pass to Ryan Mc Carthy on the
edge of the square and Mc Carthy made no mistake in placing the ball in the
top corner of the net.

Aldergrove continued to apply pressure with fast hand passing play from Aidan
Irvine, Malachy Burns and Eoin Gough attacking from deep. With the fast pace
of Aldergrove fouls were created with Burke and Mc Garry converting from the
tightest of angles.
Sarsfields hit back with three consecutive scores to bring the game within two
points. Five minutes before half time Aldergrove rallied with more scores from
Andy Flood, Cormac Mc Garry and Ryan Mc Carthy bringing the half to an end.
HT Naomh Séamas 1-7 v 0-3 Pádraig Sáirseil CLG
Aldergrove started the half strongly with a superb point from Conor Morris
almost on the sideline. They continued to grow in confidence with
further scores from Declan Gough, Seamus Mc Garry and Ryan McCarthy.
Sarsfields hit back with two more scores bringing the game to 7 points
between the sides but Aldergrove found another gear and with strong running
forward from Gerald Mallon, Conleth Herndon and Eoin Hamill, Mc Carthy
found the net again.
A mention must also go to the man in the middle Patrick Tumelty who had a
solid performance letting the game flow.
With one game left for all teams, next Wednesday will be the deciding factor
with the opportunity of the league title opened for three teams.