Summary

  • Hurling Division 1B: Antrim 4-22 Laois 0-21 (result)

Live Reporting

David Mohan

  1. Antrim secure vital win

    Antrim 4-22 Laois 0-21

    Antrim have given themselves a real chance of staying in Division 1B as they bank a much-needed win.

    They were superb in the first half and although they dipped in the second, late goals from James McNaughton and Keelan Molloy sealed it. McNaughton was the star with 2-11 on a good day for the Saffrons but they aren't safe just yet as they must now hope Laois fail to get maximum points from their remaining games.

    Antrim 4-22 Laois 0-21Inpho

    Antrim 4-22 Laois 0-21

  2. goal

    Goal - Keelan Molloy (Antrim)

    Antrim 4-21 Laois 0-17

    There's the icing on the cake as Eoin O'Neill pops his Dunloy clubmate Molloy through to finish. Points in the bag for Antrim as we enter added time.

  3. goal

    Goal - James McNaughton (Antrim)

    Antrim 3-21 Laois 0-17

    McNaughton puts this one to bed once and for all but what a ball to him from Seaan Elliott who spotted the run and played a perfect, low reverse pass inside.

  4. Antrim 2-21 Laois 0-17

    James McNaughton with a score for Antrim and they have needed it.

  5. Antrim 2-20 Laois 0-17

    Ryan Elliott with another stunning savem this time from Aaron Dunphy at the expense of a 65 which Dunphy converts. Six minutes to go.

  6. Antrim 2-20 Laois 0-16

    The crowd not happy as Antrim denied a goal as Eoghan Campbell punished for a throw in the build-up.

  7. Antrim 2-20 Laois 0-15

    However, James McNaughton with a free steadies the hosts.

  8. Antrim 2-19 Laois 0-15

    Aaron Dunphy with another free as Laois just seem to be creeping back in as Antrim have gone a bit flat.

  9. Antrim 2-19 Laois 0-14

    Antrim goalkeeper Ryan Elliott forced into a great save from Mossy Keyes for a 65, which is converted by Aaron Dunphy. Laois aren't done just yet.

  10. Antrim 2-18 Laois 0-13

    Heading towards the fial quarter after a fairy quiet second period so far, but Laois have pulled a couple back.

  11. Antrim 2-18 Laois 0-11

    Laois forced into their third switch as Paddy Purcell departs with an arm injury as Mark Dowling comes in.

  12. Antrim 2-18 Laois 0-11

    Antrim's first sub of the day sees Scott Walsh replace McCambridge.

  13. Antrim 2-18 Laois 0-11

    Antrim's Ryan McCambridge picks up yellow and Lee Cleere has just got one as well as the Laois man is punished for a pull back with the hurley.

  14. Antrim 2-18 Laois 0-11

    Antrim with a great chance for a third goal but Keelan Molloy whips just wide when through.

  15. Antrim 2-17 Laois 0-10

    A further exchange of frees to keep the gap at 13. The second half still to come to life.

  16. Antrim 2-16 Laois 0-9

    James McNaughton with an Antrim free.

  17. Antrim 2-15 Laois 0-9

    Laois grab the first score of the second half through Paddy Purcell.

  18. Second half underway

    Antrim 2-15 Laois 0-8

    Antrim needed a big display today and they provided one in the first half to build a 13-point lead, so as the second period begins, the question is whether they can push on or will Laois find a response?

    No changes at the half for the hosts and none from Laois either who introduced John Lennon and Cormac Byrne late in the opening period.

  19. Half-time

    HT: Antrim 2-15 Laois 0-8

    Ryan McCambridge has the final say of the half as Antrim go in holding a very healthy lead. The Saffrons have been on it from the off today and the lead does not flatter them with James McNaughton leading the way with 1-7.

    HT: Antrim 2-15 Laois 0-8Inpho

    HT: Antrim 2-15 Laois 0-8

  20. Antrim 2-14 Laois 0-8

    A quiet few minutes ends with David Dooley grabbing a Laois score as we head towards the break.