New York GAA: Na Fianna dethrone champs, second half charm for K/D, and Dublin in a struggle

Too many Cavan weapons, goals the difference for guards

Hoboken had stars in Shane Greally, PJ Delaney, Adrian Purcell and Mattie Coyne off the bench. The front men were scoring threats constantly.

Shannon Gaels had a lot of positives in defeat. Sean Moore caught a number of high balls into the square. Conor Butler, James Connolly in first of back to back games, and Eoghan Kyne all did well in the full back line. Rory McClosky was brilliant in the middle, while Noel Connatty was sublime from frees and in open play when given the chance.

Shannon Gaels: 1 Sean Moore, 2 Eoghan Kyne, 4 James Connolly, 5 Sean Brennan (0-1), 6 Eoghan O’Connor, 7 Caoimhghin O’Callaghan, 8 Rory McCluskey, 9 Paudie Kyne, 10 John Cantwell, 11 Peader Hickey (0-2), 12 Eamonn O’Donnell 13 Noel Connatty (0-10), 15 Graeme McGuire (0-1). Subs: John White Morgan, Conor Butler.

Hoboken: 1 Colm Reilly, 2 Noel Germaine, 4 Steve Riordan, 5 Sean O’Driscoll, 6 Shane Greally, 7 Brian Casserley (0-1), 8 Darren Coffey (0-1), PJ Delaney (0-1), 10 Adrian Purcell (0-5), 11 Colm Quirke, 12 David Cosgrave, 13 Mike Kennelly (1-1), Kalim O’Hare. Subs: Pat Egan (0-2), Mattie Coyne (0-5).

Man of the match: Noel Connatty (Shannon Gaels).

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