Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Clare footballers trash Kilkenny

As expected, Clare had no problem in dismissing the challenge of Kilkenny at Cusack Park, Ennis yesterday.

The Banner men never really had to utilise top gear to see off a hapless Kilkenny, who didn't register their opening score until the 52nd minute, reports the Irish Independent. At half-time the score was 1-9 to no score in favour of the hosts, with David Tubridy grabbing the opening score, a goal in the third minute.

Directly after the break the Doonbeg man got a second goal after substitute Cathal O'Connor made a good break. Further goals were scored by O'Connor, full-forward Timmy Ryan and sub Gary Brennan. Kilkenny's first scorer was midfielder Michael Malley, from play, while free-taker Michael Sanders got his side's other three scores.