Hurling: Down Minor B Vs Antrim Minor B (Ulster league)

The Ulster Minor League Division 2 continued with a 5-14 to 0-6 victory for the Down Minors over Antrim in Derryleckagh.  Fresh from their impressive display against Fermanagh in the previous round of matches Down started brightly.  They opened the scoring and never looked back from there.  Aided by the good condition of the pitch. the first half was a tight skillful affair. Down led at the break 1-7 to 0-4 through the play of midfielders McAleenan and Maxwell and finishing of Doherty at full forward. 

Antrim failed to put up much resistance in the second half.  Playing against the wind they managed only 2 points.  Down seized the advantage and laid siege to the opposition goal mouth and were unlucky not to add to their second half tally of 4 goals and 7 points.  Down’s displays in this league have been consistently good.  They have shown great skill and dedication so far.  Their campaign continues in a fortnight’s time when they play their final game way to a very good Donegal.   

Down Team:-

D. Grant, D Nugent, JMcDermott, A O'Hare, M. Rafferty, C O'Neil, B Grant, K Maxwell, P McAleenan, C McClory, C Beatty, M McFee, M Fegan, M Cunningham, D Doherty,   (Subs used T Lennon)