Cahalane points way as dogged Hamilton ‘empty the tank’

Hamilton HS, Bandon 0-13 Dungarvan CBS 0-11

While this time of year nearly always mitigates against flowing hurling, this was, nevertheless, an absorbing contest. Having led by four points at half-time, after playing with the wind, Hamilton expected a strong riposte from Dungarvan in the second-half and when the questions were asked they had the answers.

Michael Cahalane, currently training with the Cork senior panel, led the way as always with 10 points, but it was far from a one-man operation. Full-back and captain Micheál McSweeney shone in defence, limiting the effectiveness of Patrick Curran, while Luke Meade performed a role of inestimable value as a sweeper in the second-half. In addition, Jerry O’Neill worked hard in the half-forward line.