The goals came at critical stages. Ger Keane’s goal came after just five minutes and had a settling effect on the team while the second, six minutes into the second half, scored by half-time substitute, Gearóid Lynch, gave them a valuable cushion.
Keane’s goal was a real gem. Much of the groundwork was done by corner-forward Michael O’Shea, who instigated the movement and then sprinted through to provide the pass for the perfectly positioned Ger Keane.
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