St Martin’s Dominates Naas to Secure Spot in Leinster Club Semi-Final

St Martin’s showcased their dominance against Naas in the AIB Leinster Senior Club Hurling semi-final. The match took place at Wexford Park on Sunday, where St Martin’s secured a convincing victory, leading to their advancement in the tournament.

Match Overview

Entering the match with recent momentum from defeating Na Fianna, the reigning Leinster and All-Ireland champions, St Martin’s capitalized on their home advantage. Their performance in the first half was particularly strong, leading to a 0-15 to 0-5 halftime score.

First Half Performance

With the wind at their backs, St Martin’s controlled the play, with Rory O’Connor delivering an outstanding performance. Naas struggled to respond, despite Jack Sheridan being their key player.

Second Half Action

Naas made a promising start in the second half, scoring the first two points. However, St Martin’s quickly regained their scoring rhythm, with O’Connor contributing six consecutive points. He finished the match with an impressive tally of 14 points.

Final Score

The match concluded with St Martin’s dominating Naas by a final score of 0-21 to 0-11. Naas’s Jack Sheridan was their top scorer, finishing with eight points, but the team overall could not match St Martin’s intensity.

Scoring Summary

• St Martin’s:
  • Rory O’Connor: 0-14 (9 frees, 2 65s)
  • Jack O’Connor: 0-3 (1 sideline cut)
  • Michael Coleman: 0-1
  • Barry O’Connor: 0-1
  • Diarmuid O’Leary: 0-1
  • Aaron Maddock: 0-1
• Naas:
  • Jack Sheridan: 0-8 (5 frees, 2 65s)
  • Michael Purcell: 0-1
  • Brian Byrne: 0-1

Team Lineups

Conclusion

St Martin’s displayed a strong performance, dominating Naas to secure a place in the Leinster Club semi-final. They will look to maintain this form as they continue their pursuit of championship glory.