Upset in Hurling: Carrigaline Stuns Division 1 Leaders Fr O’Neill’s

Match Overview

Carrigaline 0-21 Fr O’Neill’s 0-15: That’s the stunning scoreline from a RedFM Hurling League Division 1 match that shocked the hurling world. The hosts, Carrigaline, were unwavering in their performance, handing Fr O’Neill’s, the division leaders, their first loss of the season.

First Half Dominance

Playing with the wind, Carrigaline kept their rivals to just one first half score from play. Centre-back Kevin Kavanagh was a colossus, while Brian Kelleher pulled the strings in midfield.

Second Half Resilience

Fr O’Neill’s tried to fight back, but wayward shooting let them down. Carrigaline, however, never let their lead slip away. Eanna Desmond and Brian Kelleher, with five and six points respectively, were unstoppable.

Late Scares and insurance scores

A last ditch effort by Fr O’Neill’s substitute Patrick O’Leary brought them to within four points, but Brian Kelleher and Thomas Vaughan sealed the victory with late scores.

Fr O’Neill’s Struggles and Defensive Blunders

Fr O’Neill’s simply couldn’t breeze past Carrigaline’s defensemen, with Kevin Kavanagh particularly impressive. Shooting woes and defensive blunders in the first half doomed their challenge.

Scorers and Teams

Carrigaline: B Kelleher 0-7 (2fs), E Desmond 0-6, R McCarthy, D Drake 0-2 each, R Kelleher, T Vaughan, P Mellett, C Kearney 0-1 each.
Fr O’Neill’s: K O’Sullivan 0-10 (8fs), P O’Sullivan 0-2f, J O’Brien, T O’Donoghue Brosnan, P O’Leary 0-1 each.

Teams and Substitutions

Carrigaline: C McCarthy; D King, S Williamson, D Stack; H Andrews, K Kavanagh, C Vaughan; R Kelleher, P Mellett; B Kelleher (c), E Desmond, K O’Reilly; D Drake, R McCarthy, C Kearney.
Subs: C O’Farrell for O’Reilly (42), N O’Keeffe for Andrews (51), T Vaughan for Kearney (60).
Fr O’Neill’s: P O’Sullivan; M Millerick, J Barry, M O’Neill; S O’Riordan, M O’Keeffe, D O’Neill; K O’Sullivan (c), J O’Brien; C O’Leary, P McMahon, R Cullinane; T O’Donoghue Brosnan, M Wall, J Millerick.
Subs: R Lowney for Wall (48), P O’Leary for Barry (51 inj).

Referee

Referee: Kevin O’Sullivan (Valley Rovers)

FAQs

Who won the match?

Carrigaline won the match with a scoreline of 0-21 to 0-15.

When did the match take place?

The match took place on Thursday, April 25, 2023.

Who were the top scorers?

Brian Kelleher (Carrigaline) with 0-7, Eanna Desmond (Carrigaline) with 0-6, and Kevin O’Sullivan (Fr O’Neill’s) with 0-10 were the top scorers.

Did you know?

This is Carrigaline’s first win in RedFM Hurling League Division 1. They had previously gone winless in both codes this season.

Pro Tip

Keep an eye on Carrigaline’s Brian Kelleher and Eanna Desmond, as well as Fr O’Neill’s Kevin O’Sullivan, in future matches. They proved to be crucial players in this thrilling encounter.

Conclusion

In a tense and thrilling hurling match, Carrigaline produced a shock victory over RedFM Hurling League Division 1 leaders Fr O’Neill’s. With defensive prowess and clinical finishing, Carrigaline earned their first win in the division. Fr O’Neill’s, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back in their next fixture.

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