Win vs Avondale In Championship

Annacurra recorded their 4th win out of 4 games against a defiant Avondale team. The Annacurra players had a big job on their hands when Avondale scored a goal within the first 5 minutes. It was a thrilling game and entering the last 15 minutes Avondale were ahead by 5 points. Within 4 minutes Annacurra struck with 2 goals from William Codd and Ian McDonald to put them one point up. They saw out the rest of the game and won with a scoreline 2-11 to 2-8.

Scores came from Clive Horan 5 points, Frank Clune (4), Alan Byrne (1), John Thompson (1), Ian McDonald and William Codd 1 goal each.

Juniors Crash Out Of Championship

Last thursday the juniors faced a well organised Blessington team in the Preliminary round of the Junior C Championship in Baltinglass. Having finished mid table in the league, people were uncertain which team would take the win. The boys tried hard but just were not able for the frantic pace and Blessington ran out winners on a scoreline of 2-15 to 5 points.Points came from Shane O Keeffe (4) and Neil Short (1).

Another Win In Championship For Annacurra

Annacurra look like they have booked their place in the Semi final with a win over Valleymount. It is now 3 wins out of 3 so far in the championship which puts Annacurra in a commanding position in the Championship Table. The final score was 5-5 to 2-6 in favour of Annacurra. With a strong wind against Annacurra in the 1st half, Valleymount were unfortunate not to of seen themselves 5 or 6 points up at half time if they would of took their chances. Annacurra proved by far the better team blowing Valleymount away with their goals in the 2nd half. Pierce O Brien was shown red late on in the match when he retaliated witha Valleymount player. The scorers on the day were Clive Horan (3 points), Frank Clune (2-1), Pierce O Brien (1 goal), Sean O Neill (1 points) and Alan Horan (2 goals). It was a solid display all round but Annacurra played far from their potential and will look to cut out the little mistakes in their game.