Kingscourt Exits Ulster Club Championship Following Inspiring Comeback Effort
In a thrilling encounter, Kingscourt bid farewell to the Ulster Club Championship after a spirited comeback against Belleek Erne Gales. The match, filled with dramatic twists, required extra time to determine the winner.
Match Summary
The game began with Belleek Erne Gales displaying early dominance. Within the first three minutes, they netted two goals. Odhran Johnson struck first, followed by Ultan Kelm’s goal just minutes later. By the end of the first half, Belleek Erne Gales had established a commanding lead of 3-4 to 0-3.
First Half Highlights
- Goals by Odhran Johnson and Ultan Kelm in quick succession.
- Kingscourt struggled to find their rhythm, with Cian Shekleton scoring their first point in the 15th minute.
- Belleek established an eleven-point lead at 3-4 to 0-1.
Second Half Comeback
The second half saw a resurgence from Kingscourt. Oisin Kelm opened the scoring for Belleek, but Kingscourt responded fiercely. Cian Shekleton led the charge, scoring multiple points. This included a remarkable sequence where he netted three scores, with two coming from penalties.
- Cormac Yore found the net for Kingscourt, boosting their confidence.
- With time running out, Kingscourt managed to level the match at 1-14 to 3-8, thanks to a late two-pointer from Jordan Morris.
Extra Time Thrills
In extra time, Kingscourt briefly took the lead as Cian Shekleton scored early. However, Belleek’s Seamus Ryder quickly equalized. Oisin Kelm and Ryan Lyons then helped Belleek Erne Gales establish a four-point lead as the clock ticked down.
Jordan Morris managed just one score for Kingscourt in the second period of extra time. Ultimately, Shane Rooney and Dan McCann sealed the victory for Belleek Erne Gales.
Final Score
The match concluded with Belleek Erne Gales winning by five points, with a final score of 3-15 to 1-16. Despite a valiant effort, Kingscourt exits the Ulster Club Championship, their hopes dashed by a resilient Belleek side.
