Ronan McGale was involved in a number of scores as Drumragh reserves beat Eskra in the league on Sunday
Drumragh………………..2-11
Eskra………………………1-13
Drumragh reserves came out the right side of the result after a close game against Eskra at Clanabogan on Sunday.
There was never much in it but goals from Gareth Starrs and Oran McElroy in either half was enough to secure the two points.
Eskra got the game’s opening point but Drumragh soon went into the lead with a goal from Gareth Starrs who had been set up by Adrian Colton. A couple of scores from Eskra brought them level but Sean Diamond responded for Drumragh with a good point from play.
James Campbell and Oran Donaghy started the game really well in the full-back line and that gave Drumragh the platform to build up an early lead.
A great pass from Benny Drumm found its way to Gareth Starrs and he kicked the ball over the bar. Gareth pointed again not long after when he was set up by Ronan McGale.
Paul Maguire made a brilliant save in the Drumragh goals and the home side then worked the ball up the field to Adrian Colton, who was fouled, with Gareth Starrs converting the free. Gareth added a point from distance as did Ryan McGuigan following good play from Sean Diamond and Adrian.
Three points from Eskra meant Drumragh enjoyed a two-point lead at half-time.
Drumragh reserves’ first goal on Sunday was scored by Gareth Starrs
Eskra were soon level at the start of the second half with a couple of early points but Gareth Starrs answered that with another good point from play.
However, a goal for Eskra put them back in front. The next four points were shared with Eamon Rea on target twice for Drumragh.
A goal from Oran McElroy put Drumragh ahead but Eskra soon were level again with a point.
Alex McGlinchey, Ronan McGale and Oran McElroy combined to allow Eamon Rea to kick over a point and Oran then added an excellent score from play. Eskra got in for a point but Drumragh held on for the win.
Scorers: Gareth Starrs 1-5, Oran McElroy 1-1, Eamon Rea 0-3, Sean Diamond 0-1, Ryan McGuigan 0-1,
Team: Paul Maguire, James Campbell, Oran Donaghy, Barry Kirwan, Ronan McGale, Garbhan McKenna, Benny Drumm, James Broderick, Adrian Colton, Gareth Starrs, Sean Diamond, Ryan McGuigan, Oisin McCullagh
Subs: Andy Colgan, Alex McGlinchey, Oran McElroy, Ethan O’Neill, Mark Carroll
Barry Kirwan played in the half-back line against Eskra on Sunday
