Cup semi finals usually produce furious competition and this match delivered. Having watched Enniskillen put CIYMS and Instonians to the sword I had a hunch they might come out on top despite being the away team.
Report and pictures Richard Owens
Sun warming the soft pitch Ballyclare began well, catching their own kick off and were immediately on the offensive in Enniskillen’s 22.
Some good phases before the ball was turned over and we got a first glimpse of Enniskillen’s scrum which was to be the differentiating set piece throughout the game. Ball in and the pack simply powered forward with the resulting penalty giving Enniskillen territory and possession.
Now on the attack Ballyclare were caught offside and on eight minutes Enniskillen’s out half, John Maguire, confidently kicked the shot between the uprights. 3-0.
Six minutes later on the half way line a double hit on . . .
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