GAELIC SPORTS WORLD Issue 31 – August 8, 2015 | Page 23

sides had been beaten in the previous week. The game started
off with both teams taking their scoring chances, yet a determined Young Irelands proved to be too strong for Bondi as
the final whistle blew.
The second men’s match up was between Penrith Gaels and
Clan Na Gael. Penrith had lost their opening match so were
out for victory and that was certainly made clear in the opening
minutes of the game. Penrith were able to put themselves into
score-able positions and left Clan chasing the game.
McAnallens kept their winning streak alive into the second
round game, with the tragic loss of a former team member,
Aaron Devlin. McAnallen’s felt they had a point to prove for
themselves and Aaron, and yet again they had a comfortable
win over Michael Cusacks who just could not get into the game.
LADIES FOOTBALL
The first ladies game of the championship was between Cormac McAnallens and Michael Cusacks. Things began as expected with a high intensity which remained through the full
50mins. The game was very even but two McAnallens goals
helped seal victory.

Young Irelands were up against tough competition in the
form of Central Coast in their bid to stay unbeaten this year.
In the starting minutes Young Ireland contended for majority of the ball but once Coast found there comfort zone it
was different. Coast went on for a comfortable win.
Clan Na Gael played Penrith Gaels in a tough contest
between old rivalries. The first half brought some very
interesting football from both sides. Penrith, the weaker
team, stood up to Clan and didn’t let them take complete
control of the game. Clan powered ahead with the help
of an early goal in the second half to help them win their
first game of the championship.
In Round 2 on Sunday at Monarch Fields, Penrith Gaels
came up against a very strong Central Coast who dominated for the majority. Penrith didn’t lose faith throughout the game continually battling for every ball and contesting each tackle. However the Coast continued their
winning streak with yet another comfortable win.
McAnallens then took on Clan Na Gael. The latter star ѕ