Down Minor Hurling League Monday 1st September 08

Portaferry 1-12 v Ballycran 2-07

Portaferry came out on top with their fierce rivals Ballycran in a titanic encounter played in glorious sunshine in St Patrick's Park Portaferry. Ballycran in the first half undoubtedly were in the ascendancy with Conor Dorrian and Kevin Coyle getting early points. The home side however stayed in touch through the set pieces of Michael Doran and an early point a piece from Ryan Miskelly and Eunan Mc Mullan. Ballycran replied with Neil Torney grabbing an opportunist goal to lead at half time 2-04 to Portaferry's 9 points.

The home side hit the second half running with Brendan Coleman laying off a great pass and Ryan Miskelly burying the sloithar into the net. With Neil White and Aaron O Prey outstanding the Ports led for the first time with only minutes remaining. Ballycran tagged on points through Coyle but the home side sealed a deserved 2 points with a brilliant point from substitute JJ Mc Auley. This was a very entertaining game with some great passages of play from both teams. Best for the boys in black and amber included Michael Hughes at centre back and Michael Taylor on wing. Up front Torney and Kevin Coyle were a threat. Best for the Ports included Fergal Rodgers, Aaron O Prey in middle and Brendan Coleman in attack.

Man of the Match: John Merron: Portaferry