McKENNA CUP: St Mary's 1-16 Armagh 2-7:ST MARY'S provided the shock of the Dr McKenna Cup last night when they not only defeated Armagh but played the Division One side off the pitch.
Paddy Tally’s men never looked like losing and while their goalkeeper Niall Morgan, who also scored two points, can be credited for eight goalmouth saves, the students always maintained a composed yet enterprising style of play.
Two goals from Gareth Swift were enough to prevent Armagh from an even more embarrassing defeat, and with the National League encounter against Dublin an all-ticket affair on Saturday, February 5, they will have to vastly improve if they are to stand a chance against last year’s All Ireland semi-finalists.
Peter Hartes penalty helped St Marys to a 1-7 to 1-4 lead at half-time, and while Armagh were denied numerous goal attempts, St Marys boasted the personnel to chip away points at the other end.
ARMAGH: J McCullough, V Martin, K Toner, D McKenna, P Duffy (0-1), K Dyas, J Feeney, J Lavery, C Vernon (0-2), R Grugan (0-2), C Watters, A Duffy, J Murtagh, G Swift (2-1), S McDonnell.Subs: O'Neill for Murtagh, M Mackin (0-1) for Lavery, both half-time; C Clarke for Watters, 49 mins; G McParland for Grugan, 55 mins.
ST MARYS:N Morgan (0-2), C OHara, P Martin, O McArdle, C Campbell, B Canavan, B Doyle, C Doyle, M McKenna, B Herron (0-1), K Mossey (0-4), P Harte (1-2), G Teague (0-1), K Mossey (0-2), K Connelly (0-2), R Keenan (0-2). Subs: O Mac Iomhair for Teague (49 mins), R McAnenly for Morgan, (66 mins).
