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Kildare too strong for Roscommon in the Christy Ring cup

Nov 14, 2020 17:55 By Michael Cooke
Kildare too strong for Roscommon in the Christy Ring cup
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Kildare advanced to the Christy Ring Cup final following a 3-24 to 1-9 victory over Roscommon at Saint Conleths Park in Newbridge today.

Kildare advanced to the Christy Ring Cup final following a 3-24 to 1-9 victory over Roscommon at Saint Conleths Park in Newbridge today.

The Lilywhites held a nine point cushion at the break leading 1-11 to five points and kicked on from there to record a convincing victory.

The first quarter was evenly contested with the sides deadlocked at four points apiece at the first water break

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The Rossies then went 28 minutes without scoring either side of half time while Kildare amassed 3-10 during that period.

Jack Sheridan scored two goals for the hosts while James Burke also found the net.

John Coyne scored a late consolation goal for Roscommon.

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Kildare now face Down in the final after the Mournemen needed penalties to get over Offaly in the other semi final.

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