ACMFL Division 1
Erin’s Own Cargin 1-15 Cuchullian’s Dunloy 2-06
A goal from top scorer Callum Gribbin in the 52nd minute proved decisive as Cargin earned the points from an encounter with the visiting Cuchullian’s in Toome on Sunday last. The home side had looked in control for much of the opening period with Gribbin leading the attack and Jack Harney and Carl Mc Cann edging control in the central zone as Patrck Matchyck looked comfortable at the centre of the defence.
The visitors did trouble the score keepers in the early stages of the game as Jack Martin opened their account with an early point and Oisin Mc Camphill followed with another shortly after but the home side soon got their act together and looked in control at the half way stage when they led 0-07 0-02.
Callum Gribbin had raised three white flags at that juncture with Patrick O’ Neill, Jack Harney, and Fiontan O’ Donnell also on target.
The Toome lads, having dominated in the opening half seemed set for victory as the second period progressed. Patrick O’ Nell increased the home side’s advantage with an early score created by a smart intervention from full back Matchyck and victory looked in sight.
The visitors looked on the way to defeat, seven points in arrears but the tide was about to turn in favour of the Cuchullian’s. Jack Martin added a point to his side’s total following a smart delivery from Sean Og Blayney and they looked in business.
The home side were quick to reply when Callum Gribbin and Killian Scullion added points and the Erin’s Own lads looked homeward bound.
The job looked done as far as the Toome contingent were concerned at such juncture, but Cuchullian’s were not about to call it a day as an excellent goal from wing half forward Oisin Mc Callin laid to waste the expectations of the home contingent.
Cargin had looked on the verge of victory but were looking vulnerable as the Cuchullian’s seized the initiative. Back to back points by Oisin McCamphill preceded a stylish delivery over the bar by Cahir McMullan and when Patrick McMullan added a goal a dramatic comeback seemed almost certain.
Cargin looked in trouble but recovered to stage a strong finish that would ultimately give them the victory.
Back to back points from the flame haired Patrick O’ Neill regained advantage for the boys in green and when the excellent Callum Gribbin followed with a further point and a 32nd minute major the home side breasted the winning line holding a 1-15 to 2-06 winning scoreline.
RESULTS
In the other game played in division 1 on Sunday St. Brigid’s recorded a 3-16 to 2-5 win over St. Enda’s and continue to lead the table on 5 points from 3 starts. St. Mary’s Aghagallon are second on the same number of points after their 2-12 to 2-6 win over St. John’s at Corrigan Park on Saturday evening but the Lough Shore side have an inferior score difference