Division 6 County League
Gneeveguilla 2-9 Austin Stacks 1-18
Alex Touhy marked his senior debut for the Rock with a rolls royce display from start to finish that showcased all his talents in good win for the AS Bs that leaves them three from four in the competition.
Touhy freedom to play from the Kerry U20s was a big addition to a young B side that consisted of an entire half forward line of minor players in Jaden Moriarty, Jake Carmody and Paddy Lucid. We led at half time 0-11 to 1-3 following a dominant half from midfield pairing of Touhy and Dave Lucid, picked out by the flawless Oliver Lata between the sticks, as well as the solid Luke Chester and Ruairi OConnell at the back. Bastible duo Cormac and Shane were the focal point of our attack with Cormac in scintillating form with Shane unfortunately withdrawn before half time through injury replaced by captain Gearoid Sheehan also returning from injury.
The of five or six point lead was maintained largely throughout the second half with our backs solid with Jack Doyle and John Murphy in lock down mode in the corners and captain for the day Padraig OHalloran rampaging brilliantly throughout, including setting up Touhy for our decisive goal on 45mins. With Ben KIchener making a commendable B debut Sean Moynihan contributed in an unaccustomed corner forward role before being replaced by his cousin the impressive Ryan McMahon. Brendan Caball, also returning from injury, played his part when introduced late on.
We travel to Legion next Sunday afternoon for round five against a team also on six points.
Team-Oliver Lata, John Murphy, Ruairi OConnell, Jack Doyle, Ben Kichener, Luke Chester, Padraig OHalloran (C), Alex Touhy, Dave Lucid, Jayden Moriarty, Jake Carmody, Paddy Lucid, Sean Moynihan, Shane Bastible, Cormac Bastible. Subs Gearoid Sheehan for S Bastible (43 mins), Ryan McMahon for S Moynihan (40 mins), Brendan Caball for J Moriarty (45mins).
Scorers-Cormac Bastible (0-6, 4f, 1 2pt); Alex Touhy (1-4); Jake Carmody (0-4, 1 2pt); Paddy Lucid (0-1); Dave Lucid (0-1); Gearoid Sheehan (0-1f); Luke Chester (0-1).
Report thanks to Tim McMahon