Roanmore surprise Fourmile

Roanmore rocked Fourmilewater with a show of hunger and hard work at an overcast Fraher Field to claim a surprise two-point win (1-9 to 0-10).

After claiming a draw against county champions Passage the previous Sunday, the Eastern side replicated their tactical plan of tracking back in numbers and breaking with purpose. Gavin O’Brien prospered in a loose midfield role and covered in front of his full-back line for the second-half.

Shane Nolan robbed Shane Lawlor on 15 minutes after an ill-fated short puck-out and he struck home to push Roanmore in the direction of the interval with a 1-7 to 0-3 lead. Jamie Barron shot nine points for Fourmile but they could only post two points from play over the hour. The jubilant Sky Blues are now in second spot in Group 1 with three points banked.