SIGERSON CUP QUARTER-FINALS: UUJ 2-19 Carlow IT 1-8:UUJ SERVED impressive notice of their credentials when they cruised into the semi-finals in Belfield yesterday. For power and precision, there was a gulf in class between the teams and Adrian McGuckian's men, winners in 2008, look like they will be a handful in the competition.
Jordanstown were 1-3 to 0-0 up after seven minutes, with Monaghan’s Colm McManus palming to the net in the seventh minute after great build-up work by Tyrone’s Matthew Donnelly. Craig Rogers from Laois was hauled down for a penalty in the eighth minute which he converted to open Carlow’s account – but in truth they were way off the pace. Jordanstown were causing mayhem attacking down their right wing, where Armagh’s Kevin Dyas was having a field day. Diarmuid McNulty and Peter Hughes were in fine form and by half-time UUJ were 1-10 to 1-5 up and would have been out of sight but for a flurry of wides.
Daithí Carroll had brought Carlow back into contention with some late frees but Jordanstown moved up a gear at the start of the second half, Donnelly, Hughes and Niall Holly reeling off three quick points.
Carlow physically struggled to compete and didn’t register a score until Wexford’s Ben Brosnan pointed in the 55th minute.
UUJ:G Kelly; D Moane, B Donaghy, C Galligan; K Dyas (0-1), D Morgan, C McGinley (0-3); C Murney (0-1), N Holly (0-1); P Hughes (0-3), C O'Boyle (0-1), D McNulty (0-2), J McAnulla (1-1); M Donnelly (0-3), C McManus (1-3, two frees). Subs: E McGuckian for Murney (33 mins), G McCartan for Galligan (45 mins), K Anderson for O'Boyle (55 mins).
CARLOW IT:R Keating; D Buckley, C Boyle, C Phelan; S Gannon, G Hanrahan, J Kinahan; K Meaney (0-1, free), C O'Donovan; D Foley, B Brosnan (0-2, one free), G Seavers (0-1, free); D Carroll (0-3, frees), JJ Smith, C Rogers (1-1). Subs: F Smith for Buckley (55 mins).
Referee:G McCormack (Dublin)
