Hogan the hero as rock solid Danesfort keep Kilworth at bay

A TERRIFIC defensive performance, allied to the point scoring brilliance of Ritchie Hogan, carried Danesfort to victory over Kilworth in a memorable All-Ireland Club JHC semi-final at Fraher Field, Dungarvan yesterday.

Kilworth, who had scored 11 goals in their previous three games, threw everything bar the kitchen sink at their Kilkenny opponents in the second-half of a riveting contest. But the Danesfort rearguard battened down the hatches and there was no way through.

And with Hogan scoring sublimely into the teeth of a strong wind, Danesfort went on to record a great victory.