Syls Keep The Pressure On To Secure Win

St. Sylvester's came out of the blocks quickly in this contest, scoring an early goal and some well-worked points in Broomfield tonight. The first half was tightly contested, with plenty of physicality leading to several stoppages for injuries in a fast-paced game. Both teams showed strong determination, but it was Darragh McLougney who set the tone early on with a great point, giving his team a crucial boost. Despite numerous scoring attempts from both sides, the visitors struggled with accuracy, recording 13 wides in the first half. Syls went into the break with a strong advantage, with the halftime score standing at 2-9 to 0-6.

In the second half, Ballinteer came out stronger, doubling their score tally from the first half. Their renewed energy and improved accuracy saw them close the gap, but Syls' consistent scoring and solid defense kept them in control. Syls' midfielders half back line and midfield dominated the play, creating numerous scoring opportunities and maintaining pressure on Ballinteer's defense. A overall hardworking team performance ensured that Syls maintained their lead. 

Despite Ballinteer's best efforts to mount a comeback, Syls' first-half lead and their ability to capitalise on scoring chances always made them comfortable. The final score was 2-18 to 0-18.

Scorers:

Liam Foley: 2-1

Dan Murphy: 0-8 (5f)

Darragh McLoughney: 0-2

Eamon McLoughney: 0-2

Cian Whitney: 0-2

Sean Murphy: 0-1

William Rooney: 0-1

Tommy Costello: 0-1

Man of the Match: Eamon McLoughney

Big thanks to Ronan Kennedy's U10 Camogie team for providing half time entertainment with some super Syls