Scoring burst in third quarter rounded off by Thomas Shalvey proves enough for New York as they pip London by 0-13 to 0-12 in All-Ireland junior final
Scoring burst in third quarter rounded off by Thomas Shalvey proves enough for New York as they prevail by the minimum marginNew York celebrate with the trophy following their All-Ireland junior football final victory over London at Croke Park. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/InphoJust like last year, New York emerged with the bare minimum to spare at Croke Park to keep hold of their All-Ireland JFC title.
Shay McElligott, part of the side that beat Kilkenny in last year’s decider, struck six points in total; two from frees, two from advanced marks and two more from play.Jim McGuinness and Pádraic Joyce have a history of shared success, but only one of them can win this weekendGearóid Kennedy impressed at midfield too while Thomas Shalvey’s two points in the 48th and 50th minutes rounded off New York’s burst of scoring and left them five points clear at that stage, 0-13 to 0-8.
London’s Patrick O'Connor and Brian Coughlan of New York during the junior championship final at Croke Park. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho London opened up in the second quarter and outscored New York 0-5 to 0-2 in that period to tie it up at the interval, 0-6 apiece.
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