Magherafelt 2-11
Bellaghy 0-08
The Rossa’s won an entertaining match at Rossa Park on Sunday afternoon. The home team took an early lead through a point from play courtesy of Jared Monaghan who made his first start since returning from injury. Bellaghy responded with a point from a free. The Rossa’s dominated possession early in the first half and with the assistance of a moderate breeze took control of the game breaking into a good lead. Points from Emmett McGuckin & Paul Purvis, two each & a point from John Young; left the scores 0-06 to 0-01. Bellaghy got their first score from play 10 minutes before half time to reduce the Rossa lead to 4 points. However, the Rossas then grabbed a goal through Ryan Murphy after the Bellaghy goal keeper was dispossessed on the 21’ leaving an open goal for Murphy to score. Both teams traded points before the half time whistle where the scores were Rossa 1-07 Bellaghy 0-03.
Eoghan Brown opened the scoring of the second half with a point from play for Bellaghy, Emmett McGuckin quickly replying for the Rossa’s. Both Teams traded points again through Francis Glackin for Bellaghy & Jared Monaghan for the Rossas. This allowed the Rossas to maintain the half time lead. However, Bellaghy then pressed forward and scored 3 unanswered points, 2 from frees. Both teams kicked wides as the game moved into the last 5minutes. The Rossa’s still leading by 1-02, were afforded another goal after Emmett McGuckin fisted a crossfield ball by Jared Monaghan into the net. Emmett rounded of the game converting a free to leave the final score 2-11 to 0-08.
Team and Scorers:
Barry Gillis, Joe Keenan, Darren O’Neill, Barry Kerr, Paul Purvis, Murtagh O’Brien, Kevin Purvis, Kieran McGlone, Jared Monaghan (0-02), Emmett McGuckin (1-05, 2 frees), Chrissy Speirs, Conor Smylie, John Young (0-01), Ryan Murphy (1-01), Gerard McKay.
