Fermoy go down as Charleville maintain unbeaten run

Charleville 2-8 Fermoy 1-7 This latest win for Charleville in the Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Division 1 FL on Thursday evening last in Fermoy, ensures them a place in the semi-finals.

Fermoy did well all through but a second goal for the winners proved decisive. The home side had early points by Brian Shanahan and Alan O’Connor (free). Good play by Darren Casey and Darren Butler led to an opening point by Jack Doyle. Darren Butler pointed a free before Charleville edged ahead again when Danny Flynn and Simon Gleeson worked well for Conor Buckley, who kicked over from distance. Buckley was also involved in placing Danny Flynn for a fine point 0-4 to 0-2.

Alan O’Connor pointed for Fermoy in the 26th minute. Charleville had their first goal in the closing moments of the first half when Danny Flynn and Mark Kavanagh combined for Darren Butler who netted. At half-time Charleville led 1-5 to 0-4.

Jake Carr and Darren Butler exchanged a point on the resumption. Midway through the half Darren Casey, Danny Flynn and Mark Kavanagh were all involved in placing the inrushing Casey who goaled and opened up a lead of 2-6 to 0-6.

Fermoy then had a goal by Jake Carr. However, the overall balance and teamwork of the Rathluirc side saw them hold out for a close victory.

Scorers for Fermoy: Jake Carr 1-2 (0-1f), Alan O’Connor 0-2 (0-1f), Brian Shanahan 0-1, Colm Lane 0-1, David O’Callaghan 0-1.

Fermoy: Jack Gallagher, Cian Condon, James O’Sullivan, Colm Carroll, Eoin Clancy, Daniel O’Flynn, Ronan O’Brien, Sean Power, Garry O’Callaghan, David O’Callaghan, Jake Carr, David Lardner, Arlene Aherne, Alan O’Connor, Brian Shanahan. Subs: Jack Scannell for Daniel O’Flynn, Colm Lane for Brian Shanahan, Ciaran Clooney for Arlene Aherne, Ryan Corcoran for Eoin Clancy, Killian Fitzpatrick for Alan O’Connor, James Campion for David Lardner, Cathal Murphy for Colm Carroll, James Molloy for David O’Callaghan Jack O’Callaghan for Garry O’Callaghan. Referee: John O’Brien (Ballygiblin).