DUBLIN’S DEFENCE OF the Leinster minor football championship is back on track after a crucial victory over Offaly in their Group 1 clash in Tullamore this evening.
After defeat to Meath last time out, the defending champions were playing catch up coming into round three of the championship but responded with a powerful second-half performance to run out 2-11 to 0-10 winners at O’Connor Park.
Jason Sherlock and Ger Gleeson’s side scored two goals through Luke Swan and Sean Guiden after the break to record a seven-point win and reignite their chances of securing one of the top two spots at the end of the round-robin series of matches.
Offaly, who boasted a perfect record following victories over Wicklow and Westmeath before tonight, got off to a fast start — leading by three points after 18 minutes — but were undone in the second period by the Dubs.
In tonight’s other Group 1 fixtures, leaders Meath continued their impressive form with a 4-14 to 0-12 hammering of Louth to cement their position at the top of the table after three rounds.
Wicklow, meanwhile, kept their hopes of progression alive with a first win of the campaign, seeing off Westmeath 2-20 to 2-04 in Aughrim.
In Group 2, last year’s beaten finalists Laois moved to the top of the table despite being held to a draw by Carlow at O’Connor Park while Longford saw off Wexford 2-18 to 0-07 at Pearse Park.
Leinster minor football championship results:
Group 1:
- Offaly 0-10 Dublin 2-11
- Meath 4-14 Louth 0-12
- Wicklow 2-20 Westmeath 2-04
Group 2:
- Laois 0-10 Carlow 0-10
- Longford 2-18 Wexford 0-07
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