THE GAME IN 60 SECONDS

MAIN MAN

Certainly, some of the saves made by Austin Constable for St Marys were right out of the top drawer. Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Padraig Ó Sé and Colm Ó Muircheartaigh all produced productive passages of play for the winners while, Dara Ó Sé’s scoring returns were particularly significant. However, the player who provided most of the energy, industry, and expertise was Eanna Ó Conchuir, a player with a real imposing presence.

KEY MOMENT

Even though An Ghaeltacht’s first two goals put considerable daylight between the teams, the third killed the game off as a contest. It came at the end of a period, when St Marys had reduced the deficit to five points and, had momentum fully in their favour. A goal, at either end, at that particular juncture was always going to be significant, and Dara Ó Sé’s finish from close range, was ultimately the game breaker.

TALKING POINT

At club level the absence of one or two vital individuals can have a significant bearing on the team’s chances and level of performance. Aidan Walsh and Denis Daly are two such players for St Marys. If both had been available the end result might still have been the same, but their input in pivotal positions would surely have lessened the gap between the sides.