Naomh Ultan take the points against Naomh Colmcille in Newtowncunningham
Dunkineely-based side had the forwards to get the job done against a youthful Naomh Colmcille
Naomh Ultan had a deserved victory on the road as they overcame Naomh Colmcille in Newtowncunningham on Saturday evening to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season in the Yes Chef Division 3.
Against a youthful home side, two Cian Kennedy frees put Naomh Ultan into an early lead while Tiernan Brown missed a glorious opportunity for the home side when he hit the crossbar from close range.
Two further points from Luke and Daniel Gallagher had Naomh Ultan four up before the home side opened their account with two points in a minute from Eoin Flanagan and Oisin McFadden to leave two points between the teams at the interval.
The second half started in much the same fashion as the first when Luke Gallagher clipped two points (one free) to increase Naomh Ultan’s advantage. Naomh Colmcille with plenty of possession were finding it difficult to convert it into scores with numerous wides.
Stephen Gallagher got on the scoreboard with a free for Naomh Colmcille but a further three points for Naomh Ultan in quick succession ensured victory. Stephen Gallagher got a lovely point from play for Naomh Colmcille deep into injury time to complete the scoring.
Naomh Colmcille scorers: Stephen Gallagher 0-2; Eoin Flanagan, Oisin McFadden 0-1 each.
Naomh Ultan scorers: Cian Kennedy 0-4; Luke Gallagher 0-3; Daniel Gallagher 0-2.
Naomh Colmcille: John Roulstone, Jason Fitzpatrick, Alex Devenney, Kevin Dolan, Josh Kildea, Cieran Kennedy, Ryan Gallagher, Jacob McDaid, PJ McBrearty, Eoin Flanagan, Oisin McFadden, Matthew Doran, Tiernan Browne, Reece Duncan, Stephen Gallagher.
Naomh Ultan: Alan Lyons; Pauric Cunningham, Jamie Cunningham, Christopher Boyle; John Boyle, Aaron Kyles, Jordan Watters; Lee Murray, Daniel Gallagher; Kyle Breslin, Cian Kennedy, Johnny Bach; Mark Erskine, Luke Gallagher, Shaun White.