Father Murphys 4-13 vs 7-20 Sean Traceys
Father Murphys fell to Sean Traceys in a competitive third-round encounter of the Senior Hurling Championship, with Traceys finishing strongly to secure a deserved victory.
The game began at a blistering pace, with both sides trading early scores. Daniel Burke and Ryan Meyler were on target for the men in purple and gold, keeping Murphys well in the contest. However, Traceys soon struck with two quick goals from well-worked attacking moves, putting them firmly in control.
Murphys responded admirably, with Aaron O’Gara picking out Eoin O’Leary with a pinpoint pass, and O’Leary made no mistake in rattling the net. Burke added another point shortly after, reducing the deficit to three points and reigniting Murphys’ momentum.
Despite this, Sean Traceys regained control, adding two more goals before the break. A late 21-yard free from Meyler trimmed the margin slightly, but the sides went in at half-time with Traceys holding an eight-point lead.
Father Murphys opened the second half brightly with two early frees, showing renewed energy and intent. However, Traceys once again took control in the latter stages and finished the stronger of the two sides.
Ryan Meyler added a late goal for Murphys, and Tom Foley chipped in with a well-taken individual point, but it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit as Sean Traceys ran out winners.
Team
- Michael Casey
- Alan Griffith
- Mark Gethings
- Paul Ryan
- Conor McAreavey
- Sean Howlin
- Darragh O’Connor
- Aaron O’Gara
- Tom Foley
- Aaron Roche
- Daniel Burke
- Eoin O’Leary
- John Kehoe
- Jack O’Connell
- Ryan Meyler
Subs
Daniel Moloney for Darragh O’Connor
Brogan Campbell for Alan Griffith
Matt Murphy for Conor McAreavey
Jack Cahalane for Ryan Meyler
Conor Moynihan for Aaron O’Gara
