CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 1 st.Rd
Killarney Legion 2-15 Kenmare shamrocks 3 – 8
Credit to both sides who served up a competitive hard fought – and despite the rain and strong breeze – high quality game.Faster out of the blocks the Legion raced into a 6 pt.lead an early goal coming from the outstanding Jamie O Sullivan who had a personal tally of 1-11.Kenmare however settled into their stride and took advantage of a Legion defensive mix-up to find the net.This was followed by a further two points and a leg block by the Legion backs saw the resultant penalty driven to the net.However this led to a determined last 15 mins.by the Legion and a flurry of points saw them go in with a healthy 7 point lead.
With the wind at their backs the Shamrocks set about their task with renewed vigour and by midway in the second half had narrowed the gap to just a single point having scored another goal after another Legion defensive slip.The move of Chris Davies onto Stephen O Brien who was becoming more influential paid big dividends along with Jonathan Lynes dynamic leadership for the Legion as they wrestled control back and buoyed by a Jack O Neill goal they controlled the last 10 minutes stretching the lead once again to 5 pts.before Kenmare pointed from a free to leave a 4 point winning margin.This performance was certainly of championship standard and was very pleasing from the Legions point of view (the concession of 3 goals notwithstanding)as they rallied at a stage when the game appeared to be drifting from them.As a team they were certainly tuned in and their workrate and endeavour brought them the win they deserved.
U14 BOYS
Ballymacelligott 1-7 Killarney Legion 3-13
A fine away win for the u14’s in this first game of the year for them and registering a very healthy 3-13 in the process.
FIXTURE
Club championship Rd.2,Killarney Legion V Rathmore,Sunday 8th.April at 2.30 p.m. in Derreen,all support greatly appreciated.
LEGION CLOTHES COLLECTION
Please drop any bags to the clubhouse before Saturday April 14th.All sorts accepted.
LOTTO
Play Legion lotto online at www.legiongaa.com