Hazelwood College: 4:16
Charleville CBS : 1:1
On Thursday last the first year hurlers from Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher met near neighbours Charleville CBS in the first round of the Championship. Charleville proved no match for the determined Hazelwood side who were eager to repeat last years Munster Final success.
Hazelwood made their mark early and opened the scoring with a good point and seemed not to be put off by the difficulty of playing into the wind in tough conditions. Charleville fought back with a goal. Hazelwoods Michael Nolan quickly put a stop to the Charleville advance and scored a great goal to put Hazelwood back into the driving seat. At the half- time whistle Hazelwood were up 1:3 to 1 goal.
The second half opened with Charleville scoring a point before Hazelwood set their minds to the task at hand. Kieth Lacey added to the Hazelwood scoresheet with two points from well taken frees and a further point from play. By the mid-point of the second half the Dromcollogher side were in command of the game. Further scores from Kevin Coughlan, Keith Lacey, Michael Nolan, Barry Breslin and John Barrett sealed the victory. Charleville had no answer for the skill and professionalism of the Dromcollogher side. The final score was Hazelwood 4-16 , Charleville CBS 1-1.
Hazelwood College: S.Watson, S O Carroll, C. Mc Carthy, S O Riordan, J O Gorman, P. Sheehy (capt), M. Finn, B Breslin, J Barrett, K Coughlan, C. Morrissey, M Nolan, M Lenihan, K Lacey and G. Sexton.
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