ACFL Division 2
Ardoyne 1-6 Rasharkin 6-12
St. Mary’s Rasharkin climbed out of the bottom two and the threat of relegation in this final league match of the season away to Ardoyne
After a few disappointing defeats after the split Rasharkin wanted to finish on a high and they finally got it together in this late kick-off at a wet and windy evening up at the Cricky
Rasharkin started with the wind at their backs with Ardoyne taking early possession holding it against the strong breeze but not creating any chances.
Rasharkin took control after 5 minutes and were soon 3 up thanks to scores from Shane Hasson, Oisin Casey and Ryan Lynch.
While Ardoyne worked hard to break out of defence the Rasharkin attack with the wind in their back was relentless as they added to their 3 early scores, opening up a larger lead before Oisin Casey grabbed his first goal.
This was followed shortly by another from the same player either side of further points from Seamus Ellis and Feargal kennedy, along with further scores from Hasson, Lynch and Casey.
Strong half back play from Colm Kennedy and forwards Oisin Casey meant that Rasharkin looked very strong in the counter attack with the whole team working hard to keep possession and create chances.
A dominant controlled first half gave them a 2-10 to 2 point lead at the break but they were about to face the elements in the second half.
The second half continued in a similar vain to the first, Rasharkin managing to work well against the breeze and take a few further scores while dealing with any attacks from Ardyone.
The home did enjoy more possession, creating chances and grabbed a goal and 4 points to make the Dreen men react and they quickly regained their advantage with a well worked Ryan Lynch goal which finished Ardoyne’s hopes of any fight back.
Rasharkin chipped away with further points from Shane Hasson and Oran McMullan, while Ryan Lynch completed his second half hat trick with a further 2 well works goals on the break showing the big man still hasn’t lost his ability to score goals!
A good spread of points throughout the team and the game finished off with a Donagh Quigg run and goal to seal a very comfortable victory for Rasharkin running out 6-12 to 1-6 winners
Rasharkin: Cahir Henderson, Liam Quigg, Connor Higgins, Pearce Kelly, Colm Kennedy, Feraghal Kennedy, Conan McMullan, Donagh Quigg, Oran McMullan, Killian O’Boyle, Shane Hasson, Jack Quinn, Oisin Casey, Ryan Lynch, Seamus Ellis
Subs: Daniel McGurk for Liam Quigg, Fergus Quigg for Connor Higgins