Ballyvarley
0-13 Ballela 0-12 The reds timed their final push perfectly to take the
points in this exciting, competitive local derby.
There was nothing
between the sides throughout this typically tempestuous affair with the
lead regularly changing hands throughout.
Ballyvarley’s
indiscipline in the tackle cost them dearly in the opening exchanges
and Ballella’s Johnny McCusker and Mark Cosgrove punished them dearly as
the visitors raced into a three point lead, but gradually the reds
settled and points from Callum McConville, Johnny Lennon and Paddy
McGrath pushed Ballyvarley into a 4-3 lead.
Johnny McCusker replied for Ballela to leave the sides all square at the interval.
Half Time - Ballyvarley 0-5 Ballela 0-5
Johnny
Lennon pushed the reds into a one point lead just after the restart, but
Danny Doran brought the sides level again almost immediately.
Ballela
took control midway through the second half and points from Mark
Cosgrove, Owen Mc Greevey, Johnny Mc Cusker and Ryan Mc Cusker gave
Ballela a three point advantage.
It
looked ominous for Ballyvarley at this stage but they timed their
comeback perfectly and points from Michael Lennon, Johnny Lennon, Conor
Mc Poland and Matthew Malone saw them take the winning lead just before
the final whistle.
Final Score – Ballyvarley 0-13 Balella 0-12