Beaufort see off champs Rangers in the first round

U-21 CHAMPIONSHIP FIRST ROUND Beaufort 4-13 Laune Rangers 2-7

BEAUFORT knocked the reigning champions of the top ensuring a semi final encounter with Keel/Listry.

This game was played in good spirits on a crisp January afternoon, Laune Rangers were first to the breaking ball but Beaufort were quick on the attack, however, scoring attempts by both sides were in vain for the first few minutes of the game with the opening score coming in the sixth minute for the homeside in the way of a Darragh Coffey free.

This score was cancelled out with a Fiachra Clifford free. Beaufort’s Aaron Foley secured two more points followed by a well taken goal from Darragh Coffey. Ciaran Kennedy saw his shot sail over the bar.

The visitors made a comeback with two points (Patrick Daly and John Tyther) which was followed quickly by a superb goal of the boot of David Costello which was to be their last score in this half.

Beaufort were on top all over the field, Liam Carey been man of the moment scored a point and then skilfully catching the kick out passed off the ball to Niall O’Connor whose shot found the back of the Rangers net.

In the closing minutes of this half Beaufort’s Danny Healy, Ciaran Kennedy, Liam Carey and Aaron Foley were the dominant forces resulting in a goal and a point from the boot of Aaron Foley. The half-time score was Beaufort 3-6 Laune Rangers 1-3.

Beaufort began the second half like they finished the first in great style which saw Niall O’Connor and Liam Carey add points to keep Beaufort well on top. Minutes later the home side were rewarded a penalty, which Liam Carey duly converted for Beaufort’s fourth goal followed closely with points from Mike Breen and Danny Healy.

Patrick Carey Laune Rangers added two point to his tally which were cancelled out by the home side. Twenty-seven minutes gone and the game slipping away from their gasp Laune Rangers’s David Costello scored a mighty consolation goal.

Minutes later the visitors had another goal chance only to be denied by Beaufort’s goalkeeper Cian Sullivan. The very last score of the game came from Beaufort’s Ciaran Kennedy securing Beaufort a semi final encounter with Keel/Listry.

Scór

SENIOR Scór will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 8pm with question time at 6pm. Any club within Mid Kerry interested in taking part please have your entries with their registration numbers to our Scór Officer Mary Clifford by next Thursday, February 2.

Scór na bPáistí

MID Kerry finals take place on Friday, February 24 in the CYMS hall, Killorglin. Time to be confirmed later. Details of the events in Scór na bPáistí can be found on Kerry GAA, Cultúr link.

Details of clubs entries to be forwarded to Mary Clifford by the weekend of Feb 17/18. All entries need to include the GAA membership numbers of the participants. Tráth na gCeisteanna teams go straight to the County Final which will be held in Killorglin on Sunday, March 26 at 11am venue to be confirmed.

A massive congratulations to Glenbeigh/Glencar who is after qualifying for the All-Ireland Junior championship final fantastic game. Hard luck to Kenmare who lost to Westport by two points after extra-time.

FIXTURES

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 U-21 semi-finals Keel/Listry v Beaufort in Keel Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane v Miltown/ Castlemaine (both games at 2pm, extra-time playable) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Mid Kerry Senior League Round 1 (all games 2pm) Cromane home to Keel Glenbeigh/Glencar host Beaufor t Miltown/Castlemaine enter tain Laune Rangers