Kildare knock Longford out of the Leinster Intermediate Championship
TG4 Leinster LGFA Intermediate Championship Group A - Round 2
Kildare . . . 3-14 Longford . . . 2-5
Kildare had built up a commanding 1-9 to 0-1 lead at the break and while there was no way back for Longford they showed more attacking intent in the second half and their perseverance was rewarded with a couple of goals from Clodagh Lohan and points from Grace Shannon in clocking up a total of 2-4 on the changeover.
This result means that Alan Mullen’s side are now knocked out of the Leinster Championship as Kildare and Wexford advance to the semi-finals and Longford will have nothing but pride to play for in the remaining group stage fixture at home to Carlow on Sunday next.
Scorers - Kildare: Lara Curran 0-7 (0-4 frees), Roisin Forde 0-3, Neasa Dooley 1-0, Ellen Dowling 1-0, Ruth Sargeant 1-0, Aoife Rattigan 0-2, Gráinne Kenneally 0-1, Holly Tyrell 0-1.
Scorers - Longford: Clodagh Lohan 2-1, Grace Shannon 0-4 (0-3 frees).
KILDARE: Niamh Barnes; Lara Gilbert, Laosie Lenehan, Aoife Clifford; Trina Duggan, Ruth Sargent, Sarah Munnelly; Grace Clifford, Aoife Rattigan; Claire Sullivan, Neasa Dooley, Roisin Forde; Ellen Dowling, Amy Larn, Lara Curran.
Subs:- Mia Doherty for G Clifford (injured, 3 mins), Gráinne Kenneally for N Dooley (38 minutes), Lauren Burke for A Clifford (38 mins), Lauren Murtagh for S Munnelly (38 mins), Holly Tyrell for E Dowling (44 mins), Fiona Troute for T Duggan (49 mins), Molly O'Loughlin for C Sullivan (56 mins).
LONGFORD: Riane McGrath; Shauna McCormack, Leanne Keegan, Emma Doris; Caoimhe McCormack, Maria Kelleher, Grace Kenny; Grace Shannon, Eimear O'Brien; Hannah Glennon, Caoimhe Lohan, Katie Crawford; Ashling Cosgrove, Clodagh Lohan, Ciara Mulligan.
Subs:- Teni Alaba for E O'Brien (half-time), Katelyn McKeon for H Glennon (52 mins), Emily Reilly for M Kelleher (55 mins), E Sheehy for Caoimhe Lohan (59 mins).
Referee: Marion Hayden (Carlow).