Kildare JFC: Rathcoffey defeat Cappagh to book a final spot
Grangenolvan defeat Athgarvan in second semi-final
Rathcoffey booked their place in the final of the Tom Cross Transport JFC following a two point win over Cappagh at Manguard Parkd, Hawkfield, this afternoon.
The sides were level at half-time, 1-7 apiece, the goals coming from Ethan O'Donoghue (Rathcoffey) and Brian McNally of Cappagh.
O'Donoghue struck again on39 minutes as Rathcoffey opened a four point lead but Cappagh cut back the lead and were level on 56 minutes, however points from an Ethand O'Donoghue free and a punched point from Chris Shields saw Rathcoffey advance to the final on a final score line of Rathcoffey 2-13 Cappagh 1-14.
Scorers: Rathcoffey, Ethan O'Donoghue 2-5 (two-pointer free, 1 free), Chris Shiels 0-2, Jason Acton 0-2 (1 free), Conor Harris 0-2, Jamie Moriarty 0-1, Tom Moriarty 0-1,
Cappagh, Jack Mulligan 0-6 (4 frees), Brian McNally 1-1, Thomas Jackman 0-3 (3 frees), Glen Carter 0-2 (two-pointer), Toby McMorland 0-2.
RATHCOFFEY: Freddie Rust; Evan Moriarty, Eoghan McDonnell, Conor Mayock; Eoin Mills, Cillian McGovern, Chris Sheils; Colm Fagan, Adam Tierney; Conor Harris, Tom Moriarty, Jamie Moriarty; Jason Acton, Ethan O'Donoghue, Joey Toman. Subs: Michael O'Connor for Joey Toman (50 minutes); Padraig McManamon for (57 minutes); Shane Stone for Freddie Rust (57 minutes);
CAPPAGH: Michael Fahy; Conor Rattigan, Darragh Devine, Oisin Ó Cuill; Shane Smith, Glen Carter, Iarla Nolan; Conor Davin, Ollie Lewis; Brian McNally, Dean Brennan, Enan McAuley; Thomas Jackman, Jack Mulligan, Cathal Doyle. Subs: Tonh McMoreland fork Ollie Lewis (47minutes); Eoin Barcley for Brian McNally (51 minutes); James Grogan for Thomas Jackman (51 minutes); Eoin Mulligan for Enan McAuley (59 minutes):
REFEREE: Damian Whelan.
In the second semi-finanal of the Junior Championship, Grangenolvan had their expected win over Athgarvan but they had to work hard winning in the end 1-17 yo 0-15, Nathan Doyle getting the goal early in the second half, while Athgarvan finished with 14, after picked up a red card in the second half.
Final score: Grangenolvan 1-17 Athgarvan 0-15.