ACHL Division 4
All Saints 1-12 Loch Mor Dal gCais 0-8
All Saints got their ACHL division 4 campaign off to a winning start when they produced a strong second half comeback to defeat Junior B champions, Loch Mor dal gCais at a windy Quinn Park on Sunday.
Playing into a strong wind in the opening half, All Saints faced a tough challenge from the throw-in. Loch Mór Dál gCais used the conditions well, keeping the scoreboard ticking over through Darragh Turley’s accurate free-taking.
Despite the difficult conditions, All Saints showed great determination and work rate across the pitch. Their defence held firm under pressure, limiting Loch Mór Dál gCais to mainly long-range efforts and preventing any goal chances.
Going forward, scores were hard-earned into the breeze. Damian Gillan contributed two valuable points from play, while Pearse Martin added a free. A number of promising attacks were built, but the conditions made shooting difficult, reflected in three wides.
Around the middle third, Archie McGreevy and Luke Mulholland worked tirelessly, competing well for breaking ball and helping to keep All Saints in contention despite the elements.
Half Time: All Saints 0-03 LM 0-06
With the advantage of the wind in the second half, All Saints produced a dominant display to overturn a three-point deficit and run out comfortable winners. Goals from Eoin McGuigan and Daniel Kelly were key moments in the turnaround, while Damian Gillan added four from play and Pearse Martin adding from frees.
In midfield, Archie McGreevy and Luke Mulholland covered huge ground and played a vital role in shifting momentum after the break. The impact from the bench also proved decisive, with substitutes Jack Magill, Robert Crooks, Sean O’Brien, Gary Miskella, and Dan Kelly all making strong contributions as All Saints pulled away.
All Saints: Ronan McAllister, Finn Connon, Dwayne McKee, Kevin Brady, Dan Gray, Cormac Magill, Niall Savage, Luke Mulholland, Vinney Esler, Eoin McGuigan, Pearse Martin, Michael Connolly, Archie McGreevey, Damian Gillan, Fintan Brady Subs P Doherty, J Magill, J Downey, R Crooks, L Wash, G Miskella, D Kelly, S O’Brien, A Casey, D McGettigan, J Mooney
