Antrim edge out Derry at Casement
Thursday, 21 January 2010
ANTRIM clinched a 3-7 to 0-15 victory over the Oak Leafers in Sunday's Barrett Electrical Dr McKenna Cup Group C clash at Casement Park.
Michael McCann and Michael Magill hit the net for Antrim but it was even at the break at 2-4 to 0-10. Ciaran Close's goal put the hosts three points ahead in the last 10 minutes and Antrim held on for a narrow win.
Down defeated Queen's 1-17 to 0-8 in Saturday night's Group C game with Martin Clarke converting a penalty. Down led 0-9 to 0-6 at half-time and Clarke's penalty midway through the second half boosted their lead.
Clarke was the dominant figure and ended with a tally of 1-6, including five frees while John Clarke and Paul McComiskey accumulated 0-3 apiece.
The Queen's scores came from five James Kielt frees, Gerard McAleese and two second-half frees from Michael Ward.
Martin Clarke played for 50 minutes of the match at Pairc Esler.
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