St. Maurs 0..8 Kilmacud Crokes 2..11

It was always going to be tough for Maurs taking on the might of Kilmacud in Parnell Pk. The thing we needed was a solid start but unfortunatley after 20 seconds Crokes had scored a goal.

Maurs showed plenty of spirit and played some nice football but despite having plenty of possession could not break down a solid Kilmacud backline. We were further rocked when on 17 minutes Crokes scored another goal. However the Maurs lads stood up and battled gamely to to half time where we were 2..8 to 0..3 behind.

To Take a positive from the game Maurs can look to second half which we won by 2 point 5..to 3. There was also some good performances for Maurs with Padraig Butterly, Niall Walshe and Ronnie McGuire doing well in defence while up front Chris Moore and Chris Carthy won there individual battles but it did not tell on the score board. Mark McGrath and Danny Byrne done well when introduced.

Maurs are still in the championship thanks to the back door system. More importantly there is the busines of the Division 2 play-off.

Thank you to all the people who came in and supported the team.

Photos here - http://www.derekbalfe.com/p808786367

Slideshow here - http://www.derekbalfe.com/p808786367/slideshow

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