Flying first half sets visitors on the road to victory

St Peter’s, Dunboyne…2-18

Na Fianna…0-10

First half goals from Fergal Watters and Jason Gleeson set Dunboyne on their way in Baconstown as they led by 2-10 to 0-04 at the break on Saturday evening before going on to record their second victory of the season in the race for the Mooney Cup.

The eventual victors were also aided by a nine point haul from county U-20 panelist Charlie Gallagher while a towering defencive effort effort from Jack Hayes ensured the home side never gained any traction on a night when Dunboyne’s younger brigade stood up to the plate as so many household names were unavailable.

Scorers – C. Gallagher (0-9, 2x2PT, 4F), J. Gleeson (1-2), F. Watters (1-0), L. Carolan, J. Lonergan and S. Delaney (0-2 each), J. Doyle (0-1).

St Peter’s – J. Dillon; J. Hayes, C. Lowndes, C. Lonergan; E. McDonald, C. McCormack, M. Furlong; L. Carolan, F. Watters; N. Jones, J. Gleeson, C. Gallagher; J. Lonergan, S. Delaney, H. Healy.

Subs – E. McCrudden for Jones, C. Melia for Gleeson, M. Murphy for C. Lonergan, D. Mahon for McDonald, J. Doyle for Furlong.

Referee – Andrew Smith (Dunshaughlin/Royal Gaels)