Hodnett happy as revamped Rossa’s hard work finally reaps rich reward

O’Donovan Rossa 1-14 Douglas 1-06

After building an interval lead of five points with wind advantage, they never allowed Douglas to settle in the second-half and were heading for victory before Páidí Crowley ended a terrific move with a goal at the threequarters stage.

Team captain Richie Hodnett said progress had been made since their no-show in Pairc Uí Rinn, commenting: “we knew we had to go back to the drawing board. We have worked hard throughout the season and we wanted to express ourselves today. We are up for any battle thrown at us.