Clinical Thurles cruise to win

IT WAS billed as the game of the round between two former champions, but this Harty Cup first-round clash at Cahir yesterday never got off the ground, as Thurles CBS eased their way to victory.

More skilful around the field, Thurles were never going to lose this game after Kevin Slattery slipped home their only goal in the 12th minute and while DLS threatened to make a match of it in the second half, through the excellent free taking of Darragh Flynn, they were always playing catch up.

In near perfect conditions, a large crowd packed into the compact ground expecting a cracking contest. But it never materialised as the 2009 champions led from the throw in and were never headed.