Hayes seals win as Carberry get off to flyer

CARBERY RANGERS got their first season in senior ranks off to the perfect start at Aughaville last night, defeating Bantry in the opening round of the Evening Echo Cork Co SFC in a bruising contest.

In a typical derby game, the referee issued three red and six yellow cards as players at times forgot about the ball. It was a pity because the last quarter developed into a rousing affair as Bantry pulled back a five point lead to just one with a minute to go before Declan Hayes kicked the insurance point three minutes into injury time.

Carbery were never behind after Johnny Murphy kicked their opening point in the first minute and while they lost their way midway through the second-half they always looked likely winners.