Rathnew rally to take points Late scores clinch the win

at Rathnew

A Jordon Graham goal just before the half time whistle led to a very excited Rathnew sideline as he took on three Ashford defenders to find the back of the net.

With thirty five minutes in play left to go, the home side were well on top with 1-7 to four points.

The second half of the game was a major turning point for Ashford.

A speedy Thomas Kearns put in solo run after solo run from the backline to get the ball up to his team mates and even kicking over a couple of points himself.

Brian Coen brought back the Ashford energy as he over came the Rathnew defence on a meandering run which ended in a goal rattling the back of the home side’s net.

Ashford were getting stronger and gaining a lot more chances as the second half continued as Nugent and Coen kicked over point after point, eventually bringing the teams level for the first time in the game.

It was 1-9 a piece with just three minutes to go, the anticipation was building and both teams were burning out.

Rathnew’s Ross Quinn found himself a goal chance as he stood one on one with Ashford’s keeper Liam Hender Phillips.

Philips pulled out the save of the game as he blocked a bursting ball and fired it back out the field in seconds.

However, Ross Quinn and Philip Murphy of Rathnew then slotted over a score each, winning the game for the home side.

Rathnew had a sideline full of supporters which was the rock that kept them going throughout the game. The final score was 1-11 to 1-9. Scorers: Rathnew: Jonathan Byrne (0-3), Ross Quinn (0-1), Edward Doyle (0-2), Philip Murphy (0-4), Jordon Graham (1-0), Stuart Murphy (0-1).

Ashford: Aaron Nugent (0-2), Brian Coen (0-4), Jason Taylor (10), Thomas Kearns (0-2), Brendan Mannings (0-1).

Rathnew: Ronan Doyle; David Jameson, James Manley, Aaron Meade; Ronan Manley, Gary Byrne, Luke Corcoran; Stuart Murphy, Jonah Graham; Ross Quinn, Edward Doyle, Philip Murphy; Philip O’ Neill, Jordon Graham, Jonathan Byrne.

Ashford: Liam Hender Phillips; Thomas Kearns, Ronan Surgue, Michael Taylor; Michael Dickinson, Daniel Kavanagh, Michael Traynor; Graham Mooney, David Dowling; Ross Quinn, Brendan Mannng, Dean Mooney; Aaron Nugent, Brian Coen, Jason Taylor.

Referee: John Keenan.