Lyons Of Limerick Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 3

Bruree 4-15 (27)

Cappamore 0-11

Bruree put in one of the best hours long performances of the season so far. This was the last round of the championship before the summer break until August. It was a huge game for both us And Cappamore Played in Dry But windy conditions in Bruff. With Cappamore on no points after 2 matches and ourselves on one point it was a must win game for both sides. Bruree had the wind in the first and were fast out of the blocks scoring five points without reply. Kieran O’Dea continued he’s great form from the previous games scoring within two minutes from a superb line ball from 40 yards out. Two minutes later Kieran added a free. A long Ball In from centre back Gerard O’Brien found He’s Brother James Vincent Who Pointed From Play. On nine minutes Michael Lane Won Possesion On The 21 yard line near the sideline, turned he’s man and from a tight angle popped over a brilliant point. Marksman Kieran O’Dea added another free after Good work By Gerard O’Dea Who was fouled on the way to goal. It took Cappamore fourteen minutes to register there first point of the match from a free. Two minutes later Sam Cronolly was brought down after turning he’s man excellently. Up stood Kieran O’Dea And from twenty five yards out Kieran Blasted The Ball To The Back Of The Cappamore Net. This Left The score line reading Bruree 1-05 Cappamore 0-01. On eighteen minutes Cappamore got there second point another free. Straight from the puckout Bruree Won a Free Of there own and an inform Kieran O’Dea Pointed with ease. With twenty one minutes played came the move of the match. A long ball in found Kieran O’Dea And with he’s back to goal he flicked the ball back over he’s and the defenders heads and found Michael Lane Who shot low and hard to the back of the net. Cappamore would Reply With a Pointed Free. Cappamore tried hard to penetrate the Bruree back lines but the players were playing out of there skin giving cappamore no room to move and with ferocious hooking and blocking down every chance Bruree got. Captain Patrick Lane Leading by example with Kieran O’Rourke Patrick Deady, Dáire O’Driscoll, Gerard O’Brien And Patrick Carey Playing so well. As we entered injury time of the first half a long puck out from Shane Mullane was brilliantly cot by Jimmy O’Dea Who Then turned he’s man inside out before hand passing a ball to team mate Donal Deady who then found runner Tommy Cronolly Who put the ball over the bar from fifty yards. Bruree won a free on there own 45 Yard Line and up stood Goalkeeper Shane Mullane, Shane struck high and hard and put over a terrific point from distance. This was the last puck of the half and with a huge cheer from our supporters Bruree went in at the break winning by 2-08 To 0-03.

The second half start explosively for Bruree with two goals within two minutes. Donal Deady Won possession and took on the Cappamore defence before hand passing the ball to Sam Cronolly who buried the ball to the back of the net. A minute later Michael Lane received the ball and took on four Cappamore Defenders and even tho he was being fouled he broke through all of them before riffling the ball to the net. An unbelievable start to the second half for Bruree leaving the score line Bruree 4-08 Cappamore 0-03. Cappamore replied with there first point from play of the match on thirty three minutes. Donal Deady again was on hand to set up Sam Cronolly who took an excellent point. Cappamore replied with a point from play. From the resulting puck out James Vincent O’Brien cot the ball and on the turn was brought down. Kieran O’Dea made no mistake putting the ball straight over the bar. Cappamore never gave up and hit three unanswered points one free and two from play. Kieran O’Dea struck over another free to extend the lead. Bruree came very close to scoring two more goals with James Vincent O’Brien striking the upright and Sam Cronolly came very close as well. Cappamore added two more points, one from play and one Free. Kieran O’Dea continued he’s great form from placed balls adding another point. A minute later Kieran Found He’s Brother Jimmy unmarked, Jimmy who from 65 yards Out and into the wind struck over a fantastic point. Kieran O’Dea would Hit two late Points From Frees and it was Cappamore who got to the last score of the match a point from play. The referee blew the final whistle to leave the final score

Bruree 4-15 Cappamore 0-11.

This was a fantastic team performance. Our defence were on top Throughout as well was our midfield line. The forwards were outstanding, running at the Cappamore backline every chance they got. Credit to all the players and to the management team of Gerdy O’Mahony, Hugh Hogan And John Carey. A lot of hard work has been put in and you could see this on show. This result leaves us on three points after three matches only two points from the top of the table. Club Championship should resume in August but that is all down to the All Ireland Senior Hurling Champions Limerick. We wish John Kiely And He’s Management Team And all the players the very best of luck.

May will see the league starting so we can look forward to a wonderful summers Hurling with both Bruree and Limerick. Well Done To All.

Team

1. Shane Mullane (0-01 Free)
2. Patrick Lane
3. Kieran O’Rourke
4. Patrick Deady
5. Dáire O’Driscoll
6. Gerard O’Brien
7. Patrick Carey
8. Jimmy O’Dea (0-01)
9. Tommy Cronolly (0-01)
10. Gerard O’Dea
11. Kieran O’Dea 1-09 (1-08 Frees) ( 1 Line ball )
12. Donal Deady
13. Sam Cronolly (1-01)
14. James V O’Brien (0-01)
15. Michael Lane (2-01)

Subs

Cathal Barrington➡️James V O’Brien

Jimmy Leslie➡️Patrick Lane

Eamon Lyons

Brian Sexton

Aaron Fitzgerald

Conor O’Brien

Gearoid McCarthy

Shaun Riordan

David Deady

Jonathan Fitzpatrick

Management Team

Gerdy O’Mahony (MANAGER)

Hugh Hogan (SELECTOR)

John Carey (SELECTOR)

First Aid

Lawrence Sexton

Kit Man

Ger Mullane

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