Hurlers in control

LEITRIM SLIGO Allianz Hurling League 3B 1- 15 3- 17

Keith Raymond scored 2- 7 as he helped his side get their first win of the campaign on Sunday afternoon last.

In a tight first half it was only Keith’s goal that was the difference at the break as Sligo lead 1- 6 – 0- 6 .

But after the restart both sides cancelled each other out until Sligo scored 1- 2 without reply.

This included a brace from Daithí Collins and a second goal from Raymond.

This had Sligo in control 2- 11to 0- 9.

It got worse for Leitrim when Liam Moreton was shown a sec- ond yellow card and ensured his side had play the remainder of the match with 14 men.

Eamon Kilgannon came on as a second half substitute and he marked his first appearance as he scored 1- 1.

Leitrim did get a consolation goal before the end but it wasn’t enough as Declan Loughnane’s men won by eight points.

SLIGO: Declan Loughnane, Eoin Comerford, Aidan Morrison, Ronan Redmond, Cormac Behan( 0- 2), Sean O’Connor, Liam Reidy, Tom Brennan, Tony O’Kelly Lynch( 0- 2), Conor Griffin( 0- 2), Dathi Collins( 0- 2), Patrick Burke, Keith Raymond( 2- 7,6fs), Alan Markham( 0- 1), Eoin McDonagh Subs used: Eamon Kilgannon( 1- 1) for Patrick Burke, Rory Brennan for Tony O’Kelly Lynch, Kevin Banks for Eoin McDonagh. LEITRIM: Declan Molloy, Enda Moreton, Vincent McDermott, Kevin McGrath, Kevin O’Connor( 0- 1), Thomas Clancy, Morgan Quinn, Colm Moreton( 1- 0), Karl McDermott( 0- 2), Declan Ryan, Liam Moreton( 0- 1), David McGovern, Patrick Clerkin, Clement Cunniffe( 0- 10,8fs), Alan McSharry Subs used : Conor Byrne ( 0- 1) for Alan McSharry, Zak Moradi for Patrick Clerkin, Kevin Clerkin for Kevin O’Connor. Referee : Aidan Ferguson ( Fermanagh).