26.6.19: Report AFL2 St Sylvester's v Naomh Olaf
Our senior footballers got their AFL2 campaign back on track in Broomfield on Wednesday night with a comprehensive 4-17 to 0-10 victory over Naomh Olaf.
On top right from the throw-in the St.Sylvester's first goal arrived in the third minute following a speculative ball towards Jack Hazley which he finished well to the net. Three quick points followed to give a 1-3 to 0-0 scoreline before Olaf’s opened their scoring with a free in the ninth minute. A scoring blitz in the period before half time seen the home team take a 1-9 to 0-5 lead at the break despite losing key men Micheál McCarthy and Conor Meaney in that first period.
Another early goal from Hazley in the second half opened up a lead that the home team never looked likely to surrender owing to a high work-rate and some excellent shooting. It tool Olaf's until the 18th minute of the second half to register a score and their task was made even harder with a sending off. With all the substitutes making their mark and staking claims for starting places the home team finished the match strongly on a 4-17 to 0-10 scoreline. Among a strong team performance Jack Whelan, Dan Deneher and Ronan Palmer led the way in defence and were ably supported by the midfield pairing with Ross Hazley chipping in with 1-4. Up front, the work-rate of Karl Archibald and Mark Finnerty platformed some great scoring by Jack Hazley, Dave Sexton & Mark Hazley. The next AFL2 match is vs. St.Marys in Saggart on Sat July 6th at 6.30pm…..all support needed and welcome.
