MAGIC MURRAY SEALS VICTORY

They say goals win matches and two from Truagh’s Amy Murray proved vital as the Monaghan champions claimed the Ulster intermediate title at the expense of Naomh Columba.

Truagh raced into a two-point lead courtesy of the boot of Morgan McKenna however Naomh Columba’s Amy Boyle levelled matters with two frees. Caoimhe Moran and Emma Cunningham then traded points before Boyle’s third score of the game gave her side a single-point lead after the first quarter.

Murray then restored Traugh’s lead when she found the net in the 21st minute. Lara Boyle cut the deficit to two points when she pointed however Truagh then hit 1-2 on the bounce, the goal a second from Murray on 28 minutes. Niamh Boyle and Alana Boyle then pointed from the Glenclomcille girls, but it was Amy Murray who hit the last score of the half to Truagh a half time lead, 2-6 to 0-7.

Morgan Mc Kenna who was to finish with 1-7 opened the second half scoring. Kate Byrne quickly canceled the score with a nice point and then Naomh Columba were awarded a penalty which Emma Cunningham scored. Morgan Mc Kenna and Niamh Boyle exchanged score before Mc Kenna found the net for her sides third goal.

In fairness to Naomh Columba they didn’t lie down and Emma Cunningham found the net with their next attack. With 21minutes gone in the second half, Laoise Mc Ginley seen red and from here on Naomh Columba lost their way. Mc Kenna finished with another three points to help her side to a five point win.