Hawe blows away Fermanagh

EOGHAN HAWE scored both goals as Derry produced a storming second-half display to blow away Fermanagh at the Athletic Grounds.

Derry led 0-3 to 0-2 after a listless, error-strewn first half. Points from Conleth McGuckin and Enda Downey gave the Oakleafers an early lead before Darragh McBrien replied with a free in the 11th minute. Aaron McHugh had levelled matters by the 26th minute, before a second from Downey edged Derry in front by the break.

With the wind at their backs, Derry were imperious after the interval. Enda Downey set the tone with a point just 10 seconds in and further points from Shea Murray and man of the match Eunan McElhennon stretched the lead before Hawe’s first goal put Derry 1-7 to 0-4 ahead.

Hawe’s second goal, this time from the penalty spot, sealed the deal for Derry as early as the 48th minute and McElhennon’s point late on confirmed the Oakleaf victory. SCORERS — Derry: E Hawe 2-1, E Downey 0-4 (2fs), E McElhennon and C McGuckin 0-2 each, S Murray and I Donaghy 0-1 each. Fermanagh: C Love 0-2, D McBrien 0-2 (1f), A McHugh 0-1

DERRY – A Gillan, C Milne, T Woods, R McFaul, A McCluskey, J McErlain, E McElhennon, N Doyle, I Donaghy, R Lee, S Murray, E Doherty, E Hawe, E Downey, C McGuckin. Subs: S Kearney for R Lee (43), D O’Kane for S Murray (55), O McMenamin for E Doherty (55), E McKeever for a McCluskey (56), D Mooney for E Hawe (56), PJ McAleese for J McErlain (58). FERMANAGH – S McNally, L Green, J Horan, G McGovern, R McGovern, A McManus, R McHugh, A McHugh, J McDade, O Jackson, D McBrien, L O’Brien, C Love, A O Cathain, F Quinn. Subs: A Tierney for A McHugh (26), L McKeown for O Jackson (40), D Burke for J Horan (40), A McHugh for F Quinn (46) and Z Kyle for A McManus (53)

REF — K Doherty (Antrim)