New York give Sligo a Bronx scare

New York 1-13 Sligo 1-21: Sligo survived a brief but real scare in the Bronx last night before their experience and class told late on to see off a spirited New York.

A historic upset had been heavily speculated before this Connacht Championship opener and when New York took their first lead of the game with 19 minutes to go, Gaelic Park began to believe.

However in their hour of need Niall Carew’s veterans stepped up to wrestle control from the Exiles, Kyle Cawley’s goal a dagger in New York’s side before Sligo saw out an eight-point win.