Strong Team Performance Secures Scoil Dara Victory
Match report by Conor Dean
A brilliant early score from Stephen Flattery got this game off to a fast start.
Another spectacular point scored by Aaron McCabe extended the early lead taken by Scoil Dara.
As Scoil Dara continued to dominate, Aaron McCabe pounced on an opportunity to put the sliotar in the back of the net.
A goal scored by Dunshaughlin against the run of play saw them put pressure back on Scoil Dara.
As the game reached the halfway point of the first half, the sides were level again. It was clear that Dunshaughlin were growing into this game.
A great score from Jake Doherty gave Scoil Dara a two-point lead to ease the pressure.
A terrific score from Bobby Gallagher from his own half saw Scoil Dara's lead grow to four as they were in cruise control in this game.
Just on the brink of half-time, a brilliant goal scored by Jamie Cleere saw Scoil Dara go into the break with a five-point lead. Scoil Dara led 2-9 to 2-4 at half-time after a good first half performance, and they would be looking to put the game to bed in the second half.
Scoil Dara got the second half off with a bang with a brilliant team move, finished off with a goal scored by Cormac Murray.
Scoil Dara took complete control of this game, and another brilliant score from Jake Doherty gave them an eight-point lead.
A fourth goal for Scoil Dara was scored by Stephen Flattery as they continued to dominate.
Full-Time Scoil Dara 4-17 Dunshaughlin 3-10
A very strong team performance from Scoil Dara saw them win convincingly over a very good Dunshaughlin team in difficult playing conditions. After a performance like that, Scoil Dara will be going into the next game with great confidence.