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Newcestown and Bride Rovers Lead Division 2 Hurling League Standings
Newcestown secured their second consecutive win in Division 2 of the RedFM Hurling League on Sunday, defeating Ballymartle 0-21 to 0-12. This victory places them alongside Bride Rovers at the top of the standings, both with four points.
Newcestown continued their strong start in the RedFM Hurling League, Division 2, by overcoming Ballymartle with a nine-point margin. The club from west Cork built on an earlier win against Na Piarsaigh, showcasing a comprehensive team effort. Richard O'Sullivan contributed significantly through both open play and free shots, while Séamus O'Sullivan and Edmund Kenneally also registered scores. Podge Collins added three points after entering the game as a substitute. Ballymartle, for their part, saw scoring contributions from Leo Hennessy, Luke O'Callaghan, and Ryan Deasy. A potential goal for Ballymartle, which would have narrowed the gap to four points, was disallowed. Meanwhile, Bride Rovers, another team elevated from Division 3, also holds four points after their 0-19 to 1-15 triumph over Na Piarsaigh in Farranree. In Brinny, Valley Rovers and Ballincollig played to a 0-20 draw, with Chris O'Leary converting a late free for the home team.
Key Facts
- Newcestown defeated Ballymartle 0-21 to 0-12 in Division 2 of the RedFM Hurling League on Sunday.
- This marks Newcestown's second consecutive win, following an earlier victory over Na Piarsaigh.
- Richard O'Sullivan, Séamus O'Sullivan, and Edmund Kenneally were among the scorers for Newcestown, with Podge Collins adding three points as a substitute.
- A Ballymartle goal, which would have reduced the deficit to four points, was not allowed.
- Bride Rovers also holds four points in Division 2 after beating Na Piarsaigh 0-19 to 1-15.
- Valley Rovers and Ballincollig finished in a 0-20 tie, with Chris O'Leary scoring a late free for Valley Rovers.
- Chris O'Leary accounted for eight points for Valley Rovers, three of which were from open play.
- Brian Keating contributed four points for Ballincollig, who had a 0-18 to 0-14 lead with eight minutes remaining.