The Avondhu

Killavullen fend off Kilshannig’s second-half surge to secure their second win in a row

Killavullen played their third league game in the Avondhu Division 1 football league last Sunday evening against Kilshannig in Glantane on a pitch that was in excellent condition, considering the rain over the previous days.

Kilshannig started the brighter of the two sides and had the first two scores on the board inside 5 minutes. Killavullen were slow to start but got up and running through a point from Jamie.

As the game began to settle after 10 minutes, Killavullen's inside forward line (Paudie Looney, Jamie Magner, and Charlie Lillis) really looked to have the beating of their men. Supplied by quick ball from midfield (Ronan Barry and Liam Fox) and a hard-working half-forward line (Eoghan Buckley, Eddie Cotter, and Gary Lane) a number of excellent goal chances were created but none were taken due to inaccuracy and excellent goalkeeping.

Further points from Eddie Cotter, Paudie Looney, Eoghan Buckley, Jamie Magner, and a free from Charlie Lillis had Killavullen stretching out the lead to 0-8 to 0-3 before Paudie finally got the goal that Killavullen's attacking play deserved. At the back Sean Bartley, Fionn Magner, and Mike Walsh were doing very well against a lively Kilshannig forward line.

Strong running from Paul O’Sullivan, Eoghan Birchall, and Brian Cotter kept the Kilshannig half-forward line often defending deep in their own half at times. Half time and Killavullen lead comfortably 1-11 to 0-6.

Kilshannig came more and more into the game in the second half and a fine save was required from James Angland to keep Killavullen’s lead intact.

Killavullen struggled to break down a well-organised Kilshannig defence and the space that the Killavullen forwards enjoyed in the first half was being closed down much quicker by the strong play from Kilshannig. Kilshannig chipped away at Killavullen's lead as the wide count from Killavullen began to soar. Heading into the final seven minutes Kilshannig had it back to a fourpoint game when their full forward scored a goal with a clever finish with the outside of the boot. Credit due to Killavullen who battened down the hatches to see out the final minutes to win on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-11.

Team: James Angland, Sean Bartley, Fionn Magner, Mike Walsh, Paul O’Sullivan, Eoghan Birchall (0-1), Brian Cotter, Liam Fox, Ronan Barry, Gary Lane, Eddie Cotter (0-2), Eoghan Buckley (0-1), Charlie Lillis (0-2, 1f), Jamie Magner (0-5, 2,f), Padraig Looney (1-3), Rory Regan for Gary Lane. Colin Carey for Charlie Lillis. Kian Lane for Mike Walsh. Charlie Lillis for Ronan Barry.

LOTTO

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last Tuesday night. The numbers drawn were 10, 13, and 35. The jackpot on the night was, at €1,200. The next jackpot on Tuesday night will be €1,300 if there was to be a winner. The winners of the lucky dips last Tuesday night were as follows; €50 Sean Nagle, seller John Angland; €30 Thomas Dorgan Snr seller Rosemaria Taylor; €20 Tom Barry, Monanimy seller Michael Linehan. Purchase your ticket from any committee member or from our website - Killavullengaa.com. Thank you for your anticipated and ongoing support.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

The 2023 Hurling Leagues will continue with the following games concerning Killavullen. Saturday, 1st April at 6pm in Killavullen, Killavullen v Milford 2023, Avondhu Division 3 Hurling League. Sunday, 2nd April at 14.30 in Killavullen, Killavullen v Charleville, 2023 Avondhu Division 1 Hurling League.

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