The Kingdom, fielding a young team, gained their first success over Mayobridgein four years. Although the 'Bridge did miss a significant number of scoring chances, An Riocht gave a good account of themselves and were worthy winners. In a series of attacks led by John Clarke, Michael Harper and Damian Cunningham, An Riocht stretched the 'Bridge defence in the first half. Benny Coulter stopped a certain goal from Cunningham when he made a super catch under the crossbar.

At the other end Brendan McVeigh did splendidly in saving from Robbie Coulter. The Kingdom were in front by 0 -6 to 0 -5 at halftime. Mayobridge introduced Mickey Linden but their scoring rate failed to improve. This was due to intelligent defending by Joe and Liam McVeigh, Jim Clarke and Declan Rooney. An alert interception by Damian Cunningham set Barry Annett up for the point that gave An Riocht a three -point lead. Mayobridge threw everything at the Kingdom backs during a hectic last seven minutes. Two Ronan Sexton points from frees were insufficient to deprive An Riocht of a fine victory.

Liam McVeigh, Jim and John Clarke and Michael Harper were best for the winners. Brian Sloan did an excellent job as a defender in the closing stage. The 'Bridge's most impressive players were Brendan Grant, Noel Sexton, Benny Coulter, Glen McMahon and Ronan Sexton.

An Riocht: Brendan McVeigh, Joe McVeigh, Liam McVeigh, Declan O'Reilly, Liam Fitzpatrick, Jim Clarke, Conor Annett, John Clarke 0-2, Paul Murney, Aidan Cunn ingham, Brian Sloan, Michael Harper 0-3, Damian Cunningham 0 -1, Gerard. Colgan, Ciaran McVeigh 0 -1.
Subs: Pat Cole 0 -1; Ciaran Walsh, Barry Annett 0-1.

Mayobridge: Sean Fetherstone, Gavin Barry, Brendan Grant, Ronan O'Hare, Daragh Tighe, Brendan Rodgers, Noel Sexton, Benny Coulter, Eoghan Woods, Adrian Barry, Michael Walsh, Glen McMahon 0-2, Ronan Sexton 0 -4, Robbie Coulter 0 -1, John Quinn.
Subs: Mickey Linden, Declan Rooney 0 -1.