Fermoy just pipped by Deel Rovers
Deel Rovers 2-10 Fermoy 2-9
Deel Rovers recorded their second win in the Cavanagh's of Fermoy Division 1 FL at Milford on Sunday when they had a close win over Fermoy. The game was played in dry conditions. Exchanges were close all through, being level on 3 occasions.
The home side had early points from Kieran O'Flynn and Brian Murphy. Daniel O'Flynn opened Fermoy's tally in the 7th minute. Good play by Rory Villiers led to a goal from Kieran O'Flynn. Fermoy replied with a Sean Power point. Eoin Dillon and Jack Murray exchanged points. Fermoy had their goal from Jack Murray, they followed with two points as the sides were level at the break 1-5 each.
On the resumption, Sean Power placed John Ring for a Fermoy goal. The Milford side replied with three points in succession by Kieran O'Flynn, Michael O'Flynn and Eoin Dillon (free) as they were level 2-5 to 1-8 by the 39th minute. Eoin Dillon had a good goalbound effort denied by the woodwork. Daniel O'Flynn edged Fermoy ahead following a four man attack. Ronan O'Brien with a 45th minute point opened up a two point lead.
Deel Rovers hit the front in the 51st minute when Kieran O'Flynn worked well for Eoin Dillon who netted. Brian Murphy and Ronan O'Callaghan exchanged late points, with Deel Rovers holding out for a vital win.
Best for the winners were Pat Watson, Rory Villiers, Michael O'Flynn, Brian Murphy, Kieran O'Flynn and Eoin Dillon. For Fermoy Niall Cloney, David Conran, Sean Power Jack Murray, Ronan O'Brien and Ronan O'Callaghan did well.
Fermoy scorers: Jack Murray 1-1, John Ring 1-0, Sean Power 0-3 (0-2f), Daniel O'Flynn 0-2, Ronan O'Callaghan 0-2, Ronan O'Brien 0-1.
Fermoy team: Killian Bratchford, John Lonergan, Ronan Morrison, Colm Carroll, Cathal Murphy, Niall Cloney, Liam Cronin, David Conran, Sean Power, Daniel O'Flynn, Brendan Daly, Darragh O'Brien, Ronan O'Brien, Eoin Clancy, Jack Murray. Subs: Ronan O'Callaghan for Eoin Clancy, John Ring for Ronan O'Brien, Cory Ivory for Jack Murray (inj), Ger Murphy for Ronan Morrison.
Referee: Michael Browne (DromBroadford).