JUNIOR HURLING:
Ferrybank’s Junior Hurlers recorded a vital win over
Ballyduff Lower in their latest game in the Whites Bar sponsored competition
last Friday night on a scoreline of 2-16 to 1-12. Going into the game,
Ferrybank were short a number of players and had to dig deep to earn the two
points.
With the opening exchanges evenly contested, with Philly
Blake scoring the opening points, Ballyduff Lower were creating chances, but
the Ferrybank defence held firm, and took the scores where it mattered with
Darryl Griffin scoring a good point to keep Ferrybank in the hunt.
Midway through the opening half, Ferrybank scored a goal
when Philly Blake went on a solo run and his shot was saved by the Ballyduff
Lower goalie, but Marty Freeman was first to react, and put the ball into the
net. Ballyduff replied with a couple of points and had the upper hand, and were
rewarded with a goal of their own when a long ball from midfield sailed all the
way into the net.
Ferrybank’s second goal was immediate, with James Murphy
shot deceiving the Ballyduff goalie and the ball ending up in the net. Late
points from Alex Power and Philly ensured a 2-7 to 1-7 lead at the break.
Greg Murphy extended the lead straight away with a fine
points, but like the first-half, Ballyduff had a lot of the play, but hit some
bad wides at crucial stages. With the game in the balance and Ferrybank
fighting hard to stay in the game, four unanswered points by Ferrybank turned
the game in their favour with Philly, Conor Hogan, Darryl Griffin and James
Murphy adding to the scoreboard. Ferrybank’s defence survived late pressure, as
Ballyduff looked for a goal, but Alex Power finished the scoring on the night
with a fine point.
Overall this was a good win for the team, surviving a
spirited test from Ballyduff, and this win puts them into the knockout stages
of the competition.
PANEL: Hughie O' Neill, Oran MacCathmhaoil, Aidan Sinnott,
Paul Carew, Cian MacCathmhaoil, Alex Kinsella, Conor Hogan (0-01), Darryl
Griffin (0-02), Jack Wicks, Philly Blake (0-09), Alex Power (0-02), James
Murphy (1-01), John Byrne, Marty Freeman (1-00), Chris Hoban, William Tyler,
Tommy Lane.
UNDER 16 HURLING:
No Luck for the Under 16 hurlers last Friday night, as they
were defeated by leaders Tramore on a scoreline of 1-13 to 0-07. The lads must
now turn their attention to the next game against Portlaw/Ballyduff which takes
place in Ferrybank next Friday night 8th September at 7pm.
INTERMEDIATE CAMOGIE:
The Intermediate Camogie side received a walkover form
Dungravan which was scheduled to take place last Friday night in Ferrybank.
UNDER 11 FOOTBALL:
Our Under 11 Footballers went on a scoring rampage against
Butlerstown last Friday night winning on a scoreline of 8-8 to 0-04. A good
team performance on the night by the team.
MINOR HURLING:
Ferrybank/Erin’s Own Minor side recorded a big win over St.
Molleran’s last Wednesday night in Poleberry, winning on a scoreline of 7-10 to
0-03. It keeps the combined side in the hunt for Championship honours, and they
now play Passage this coming Wednesday night September 6th at 6:30pm in
Passage, and your support will be welcomed.
UNDER 14 HURLING:
Hard luck to the Under 14 hurlers who were defeated by a
strong Ballygunner side in the final at Walsh Park last Saturday morning.
COUNTY DUTY:
It was hard luck for Mark O' Brien and the Waterford Senior
hurlers last Sunday in Croke Park, as they went down narrowly to Galway in the
All-Ireland final. The team gave us an enjoyable summer, and just fell short on
the day, and no doubt they will be back stronger next year. Thanks for the
memories Derek and the team.
