Allianz Football League Division One: Mayo vs. Roscommon Match Recap
Mayo Clinches Convincing Victory: 0-15 to 0-9
Mayo delivers a dominant performance, securing a commanding six-point victory over Roscommon in a game that saw Mayo assert their dominance in the second half.
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Mayo pick up a third win in this years Allianz Football League Division 1, with a 6 point victory over Roscommon.
FT Score:@MayoGAA 0-15@RoscommonGAA 0-09#GAANOW has the best of the game 👇👇 pic.twitter.com/zxuYxmCoBQ
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Despite a closely contested first half, with only one point separating the teams at halftime (0-7 to 0-6), Mayo showcased their strength and determination in the second half, outscoring Roscommon by eight points to three.
Kevin McStay’s Roscommon side, seeking redemption after consecutive losses, started the game brightly, but Mayo quickly seized control with early scores from Fergal Boland and Colm Reape.
Ryan O’Donoghue’s exceptional efforts extended Mayo’s lead, but Roscommon fought back with points from Diarmuid Murtagh and Daire Cregg to keep the game within reach.
However, Mayo’s relentless attack and solid defense proved too much for Roscommon to handle in the second half. Seven unanswered points from Mayo effectively sealed the victory, with contributions from Boland, O’Donoghue, and Donnacha McHugh.
Despite late efforts from Conor Cox and Murtagh, Mayo maintained their dominance, with Cillian O’Connor sealing the victory with a final score.
With this impressive win, Mayo solidifies their position in the division, while Roscommon faces the challenge of regrouping before their next fixture.
In summary, Mayo’s commanding performance highlights their strength as a team, while Roscommon must regroup and refocus as they continue their campaign in the Allianz Football League Division One.
Scorers for Mayo: Ryan O’Donoghue 0-6 (3fs), Fergal Boland 0-2, Donnacha McHugh 0-2, Aidan O’Shea 0-1, Stephen Coen 0-1, Colm Reape 0-1, Cillian O’Connor 0-1, Enda Hession 0-1 (m).
Scorers for Roscommon: Diarmuid Murtagh 0-4 (1f), Conor Cox 0-2 (1f), Donie Smith 0-1, Daire Cregg 0-1, Conor Carroll 0-1 (45).
Mayo: Colm Reape; Jack Coyne, Rory Brickenden, Sam Callinan; Donnacha McHugh, Stephen Coen, Enda Hession; Jack Carney, Eoghan McLaughlin; Bob Tuohy, Fergal Boland, Jordan Flynn; Aidan O’Shea, Paul Towey, Ryan O’Donoghue.
Subs: Tommy Conroy for Towey, Darren McHale for Tuohy, Cillian O’Connor for O’Shea, Matthew Ruane for Flynn, Conor Loftus for McLaughlin
Roscommon: Conor Carroll; David Murray, Brian Stack, Niall Higgins; Tadhg O’Rourke, Eoin McCormack, Dylan Ruane; Enda Smith, Shane Cunnane; Robbie Dolan, Diarmuid Murtagh Ruaidhrà Fallon; Donie Smith, Daire Cregg, James Fitzpatrick.
Subs: Niall Daly for Shane Cunnane, Conor Cox for James Fitzpatrick, Andrew Glennon for Donie Smith, Ronan Daly for Fallon, Ultan Harney for O’Rourke.
