Louth clinched top spot in the group with a 1-17 to 0-9 win over Longford yesterday afternoon in Drogheda.
The result ensures Aidan O’Rourke’s side edged out Meath, 1-13 to 0-15 winners against UCD today, for the semi-final place on offer in this group.
Louth got off to a dream start when Shane Lennon found the net in the 12th minute as they moved into a 1-3 to 0-2 lead.
James Califf showed good marksmanship in front of goal for the Wee County as he shot four points during the first-half.
An experimental Longford team kept in touch with Francis McGee and Donal McElligott on target but they were still trailing by 1-8 to 0-7 at the interval.
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But Louth powered for the finishing line in the second-half with Andy McDonnell, who finished up with 0-5 to his name, in sparkling form while Darren Clarke and David Reid were others to raise white flags.
Louth lead by 1-13 to 0-7 in the 45th minute and by the final whistle they had 11 points to spare. They now face Dublin at the semi-final stage after completing a group campaign that also featured a victory over UCD and a draw against Meath.
Louth’s success ensured they staved off the challenge of Meath in Group A on scoring difference. The Royals were 1-13 to 0-15 victors over UCD this afternoon in Páirc Tailteann in Navan but the win for Mick O’Dowd’s side proved immaterial
UCD lead by 0-9 to 0-7 at half-time with Laois player Donie Kingston impressing but Meath fought back in the second-half with Damien Carroll finding the net.
The teams were level at 1-11 to 0-14 with five minutes remaining yet Brian Farrell helped steer Meath to a narrow victory.
Meath’s Brian Farrell and Rory O’Carroll of UCD. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne
Group B
Dublin suffered their first defeat under Jim Gavin’s management against Wicklow in Parnell Park yesterday but still finished top of the group to qualify for next Sunday’s semi-final against Louth.
After victories over Carlow and DCU, Dublin entered this game in pole position and that was reflected in the experimental team that they selected for the game.
Dublin were defeated by 1-11 to 0-10 by Harry Murphy’s Wicklow side, who won their first match of the season after drawing with DCU and losing to Carlow in their previous O’Byrne Cup clashes.
Dublin made the early running with Paul Hudson landing early points to push them into a 0-5 to 0-2 lead by the 13th minute. But Wicklow recovered excellently with Brendan McCrea’s point in the 26th minute tying the match at 0-6 apiece.
And then Paul Earls smashed home a goal to give Wicklow a further boost. They built on that momentum to lead by 1-9 to 0-6 at the break with Austin O’Malley having chipped in with o-4 and Earls notching 1-2 during that period.
Wicklow suffered a setback in the second-half when Paul Cunningham was sent-off after receiving a second yellow card. But despite not scoring for 25 minutes and seeing Dublin trim the gap to 1-9 to 0-9, the 14 men of Wicklow held on with Anthony McLoughlin and Rory Finn hitting the late points that sealed their success.
In the other game in this group, DCU were 3-8 to 0-8 victors over Carlow in Dr Cullen Park. DCU lead by 2-5 to 0-5 at half-time with Monaghan’s Jack McCarron and Roscommon’s Donal Smith their goal-scorers while Wicklow’s Conor McGraynor raised the third green flag in the second-half.
@Pat Rascal: And I haven’t forgiven him for Saipan, when push came to shove he fu€&ed off in the one tournament that we had a real chance in if any one is old enough to remember.
Most entertaining maybe but not the best, give me a sadlier or kerr anyway. They provide such indepth analysis that rue football fans love. Roy is for the casual fan
@Ray Ridge: Sky aren’t interested in in-depth analysis of the game. They’re interested in stats and sensationalism. Keane does what he’s told because they pay his wages. That’s about the size of it. Kerr, Delaney and Sadlier are by far the better “pundits” imo.
What a nonsense article! Keano is a United legend but average pundit. Mostly he’s there to get a reaction from the other pundits. Oh and it’s TP (initials of player from previous article)
It’s great to see Keane find success/happiness after retirement as a player. For years he was bitter about how he was fired until he became a much loved pundit.
But Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright and Micah Richards are equally as interesting to listen to as Keane.
@Brendan Coleman: That’s exactly the issue Amorim has with Rashford since he joined the club recently, not doing enough and not getting stuck in, so what’s wrong with Roy Keane as a pundit exposing the same shortcomings in Rashfords and others game. By his own admission Keane never regarded himself as a gifted footballer but he showed leadership, got stuck in and done enough to help Man. Utd, have so much success. As a manager he took Sunderland from the bottom of the Championship table to winning it the same season. Just name me another Irish born soccer player that achieved more success in their football career than Roy Keane?
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Roy Keane has turned into the very thing he hates – a show clown!
@Pat Rascal: you’re obviously a poo fan
@anthony davoren: a poo fan? Anto try get it right ! Roy be disappointed with your feeble comeback.
@anthony davoren: idiot alert.
@anthony davoren: seriously – what age are you?
@Graham: jaysus ye are all out tonight
@colin coady: hardly a comeback,.just stating the obvious based on his cynical comment
@anthony davoren: You left out the letter L but still managed to touch a nerve.
@Pat Rascal: And I haven’t forgiven him for Saipan, when push came to shove he fu€&ed off in the one tournament that we had a real chance in if any one is old enough to remember.
Most entertaining maybe but not the best, give me a sadlier or kerr anyway. They provide such indepth analysis that rue football fans love. Roy is for the casual fan
@Phil: anyday*
@Phil: Sadlier is the best imo. Kerr good also. Keane doesn’t come close to these guys.
@Phil: damian Delaney is excellent
@Ray Ridge: Sky aren’t interested in in-depth analysis of the game. They’re interested in stats and sensationalism. Keane does what he’s told because they pay his wages. That’s about the size of it. Kerr, Delaney and Sadlier are by far the better “pundits” imo.
Roy has become the king of sound bites.
And the worst – winner by a country mile. Ex red Mr Spitty who shows zero balance in his alleged analysis. Should have been sacked!
What a nonsense article! Keano is a United legend but average pundit. Mostly he’s there to get a reaction from the other pundits. Oh and it’s TP (initials of player from previous article)
@G Bot: Gavin talking out of his hole.To much snow (actual snow )
It’s great to see Keane find success/happiness after retirement as a player. For years he was bitter about how he was fired until he became a much loved pundit.
But Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright and Micah Richards are equally as interesting to listen to as Keane.
@Caolan Z: “big meeks” is dreadful to listen to.
He comes out with the same guff every week.
Not getting stuck in
Not wanting it enough
He has to do better.
@Brendan Coleman: That’s exactly the issue Amorim has with Rashford since he joined the club recently, not doing enough and not getting stuck in, so what’s wrong with Roy Keane as a pundit exposing the same shortcomings in Rashfords and others game. By his own admission Keane never regarded himself as a gifted footballer but he showed leadership, got stuck in and done enough to help Man. Utd, have so much success. As a manager he took Sunderland from the bottom of the Championship table to winning it the same season. Just name me another Irish born soccer player that achieved more success in their football career than Roy Keane?
Brian Kerr and Richie Sadlier far better at analysing the game. Keane is there for the novelty factor.
But that’s his job !!
@ Robert conway. Agreed about Carraher. That a h**e Neville as well so bias towards the other team in red.
The ManUre fans love him.
Best pundit…….No. Most entertaining… Yes.
He’s become everything he pretended to hate
He is probably the most famous pundit based on his quick wit and playing career. He is also probably the most entertaining pundit.
I think the likes of Delaney and Kerr are better pundits and can explain tactical stuff in an easy to understand way.
Worst pundit for anyone who knows anything about the game , great for the clueless masses