ACFL Division 4

Belfast Saints 4-22 All Saints 4-3

All Saints recorded a convincing 4-22 to 4-03 win over Belfast Saints, with a strong all-round display and far better accuracy in front of goal. They made a great start and took control early in the first half. Goals from Paddy Doherty, Jack Magill and Damian Gillan gave them a solid lead, and they kept the scoreboard moving with a steady run of points. Even when Belfast Saints hit the net at the other end, All Saints always had an answer. Damian Gillan led the scoring, finishing with 2-08, including six frees, and he added his second goal in the second half to put the result beyond doubt.

Doherty (1-03) and Jack Magill (1-00) also made important contributions in attack, while Cormac Magill added 0-06 (one free). Further scores came from Michael Connolly (0-03), Vinney Esler and substitute Tiernan McGurk. Around the middle third, All Saints also impressed, with strong performances from Cormac Lemon, Harry Connon and Gary Miskella, who worked tirelessly to win possession and drive their side forward throughout the game. Belfast Saints led by Phillip Maguire did manage to score four goals, but they struggled badly for points, finishing with just three. That proved decisive, as All Saints’ ability to keep adding points saw them pull clear and secure a comfortable win.