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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Juniors power past the Celtics

Donegal 2:12
Celtics 1:04


2008 Junior A champions Donegal opened their title defence with an impressive win over the New England Celtics. The Celtics step up a grade to Junior A after their 2008 Junior B win. It proved to be a fruitful afternoon for the Rush family, Ricky got his name on the score sheet early, he was replaced by son Christopher who finished the game with 2:02. Grandfather Jackie was also in the stands to shout the rest of the family on.

Early exchanges were even between the sides, new boys McGowan, Kavanagh, Patterson and McLaughlin seeing plenty of possession.In the middle of the park the Celtics were gaining the advantage as man giant Dan Kennelly used his size to muscle Donegal out of the game. Donegal wasted a number of excellent scoring changes, Patterson and McGowan guilty of missing goals when a point may have been the better option. As the half drew to a close, the Celtics were awarded a penalty, Dean Bourke got down well to save but he couldn't keep out the rebound. The Celtics led at the half by 1:03 to 0:05.

A stern half team talk from managers Granaghan, Carr and Duffy let the Donegal players know exactly what they needed to do in the second half. Donegal got off to a great start in the second half and quickly found themselves ahead on the scoreboard. As the Celtics struggled to get out of their own half and Donegal gaining the upper hand at midfield, there was only ever going to be one winner.

It was an impressive start from Donegal but there will be much bigger challenges ahead as they hope to defend their 2008 title.

Man of the match: Christopher Rush

Play of the game: Eamonn Kelly point from just inside the sideline.

Donegal Team: Dean Bourke, Ronan McLaughlin, Paddy O'Connor, John Deery, Alan Cavanagh, Ciaran McGee(0:01), Barry Patterson(0:01), Jonathan Byrne(0:01), Felix Granaghan(0:01), Mark McGowan(0:04), James Troy, Ricky Rush(0:01), Gareth Ruddy. Subs Christopher Rush(2:02), Eamonn Kelly(0:01)

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