Bannow-Ballymitty's powerful last quarter upsets Cloughbawn
Wexford People
Today at 08:30
Bannow-Ballymitty produced a powerful final quarter to see off a gallant Cloughbawn to get their Whizzy Internet Intermediate 'A' football championship Group B campaign off to a winning start in Cushinstown on Friday.
The New Ross District club looked to be in some peril when Cloughbawn went on a scoring spree shortly after half-time to move 4-9 to 1-9 ahead. However, their scores dried up in the baking heat as Bannow-Ballymitty racked up 1-10 without reply to take an impressive victory.
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