Loughgiel again the kings

Cuchullians, Dunloy 1-7 Loughgiel Shamrocks 1-11

Shamrocks were pushed all the way by Dunloy in a hard-fought battle although the reigning champions were never headed from the moment Liam Watson struck the opening point after three minutes.

Loughgiel were full value for their 0-4 to 0-0 lead after 12 minutes, the pick of the scores coming from Joey Scullion. Dunloy’s half-back line started to get on top, but the forward line should have had more to show than Paddy Doherty’s lone 17 minute point.