Salthill/Knocknacarra power into semi-finals

FAVOURITES Salthill/Knocknacarra qualified for the semi-finals after a four-goal blitz of Moycullen at Pearse Stadium yesterday.

John Boylan and Seamie Crowe found the net to give the seasiders a 2-3 to 1-4 lead at half-time, and further goals from Galway hurler Aonghus Callanan and substitute Conor Treacy in injury-time sealed the 4-12 to 2-6 win for Gerry Hughes’ side.

Garreth Bradshaw had given Moycullen the lead with a fine point after three minutes, but Boylan goaled for Salthill/Knocknacarra two minutes later to set them on the road to victory.