Magherafelt 3-13
Newbridge 2-09
The Rossa’s won their second league game of the season defeating Newbridge in an entertaining match. The Rossa’s opened the scoring with a point from play from Emmett McGuckin; followed by an excellent score from Kieran McGlone to lead by 2. Newbridge first score could have been a goal when Barry Gillis deflected Burkes strike over the bar for a point. The Rossa’s replied quickly with a point from Philip McCabe following an interception from Kieran McGlone. The lead did not last for long as Newbridge took control and scored 4 unanswered points. Shortly after Paul Dillon got his first point of the day, followed by a pointed free by Chrissy Speirs the same player being fouled. Paul Purvis then broke out of defence and made a cross field pass to Gerard McKay who collected on the edge of the square to score the first goal of the game. Newbridge assisted by the breeze quickly replied with a further 2 points from play. However, the Rossas responded as Gerard McKay & Paul Dillon grabbed a point apiece. The Rossa’s now leading by a goal entering injury time lost the ball in attack & Newbridge capitalised scoring a point to leave two between the sides at half time.
The Rossas started the half brightly with a second goal from Gerard McKay however again Newbridge responded grabbing two successive goals; one from the penalty spot. Magherafelt introduced Jared Monaghan & now assisted by the breeze scored a further two points through Chrissy Speirs & Paul Dillon to take the lead once more. Newbridge could only manage one more score for the remaining half as the Rossas applied pressure scoring a further 1-04, 1-02 courtesy of Ryan Murphy. A well-earned two points in what was mainly a tightly fought match. Final score Magherafelt 3-13, Newbridge 2-09.
Team and Scorers:
Barry Gillis, Ryan Ferris, Darren O’Neill, Barry Kerr, Paul Purvis, Murtagh O’Brien, Joe Keenan, Philip McCabe (0-01), Kieran McGlone (0-01), Emmett McGuckin (0-01), Chrissy Speirs (0-02, 1 free), John Young (0-01), Paul Dillon (0-03), Ryan Murphy (1-02), Gerard McKay (2-02).
