Antrim Minor Hurling League – Division 1

Dunloy 2:16 Loughgiel 2:13

Pics by Humphreys Photography

Dunloy and Loughgiel faced each off in the minor hurling league just two days after the Shamrocks had knocked the young Cuchullians out of the Darragh Cup.

This time the fixture was in Dunloy but after 15 mins the result looked set to be the same.  Loughgiel were rampant with goals from Conan Johnston & Dan O’Mullan helping them to a 2-4 to no score lead.  Indeed it could have been worse for the home side, Damien McMahon excelling in goals.

Dunloy looked in disarray and playing with the wind and down the ‘hill’ a staggering 8 wides were racked up before Oisin McCallin got the scoreboard ticking.  An inspirational score from Eunan Curry seemed to kick start a revival. McCallin fired in a fantastic goal and Dunloy would turn around just three points down as Loughgiel spurned a few chances to extend their lead.

The second half, against the elements, Dunloy got off to a flying start as Jay McAlonan found the net to level.  McCallin nudged them in front before an Emmet McKendry brace extended the lead.

The remainder of the game was nip and tuck, the Shamrocks drew level with 10 mins to go but 3 further frees converted by man of the match McCallin capped a remarkable comeback and maintained Dunloy’s unbeaten run in the league.

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