Dublin end Antrim's Walsh Cup hopes

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Eddie McCloskey scored Antrim's opening goalImage source, Press Eye

Antrim's Walsh Cup campaign ended with a 0-28 to 2-12 defeat away to Dublin.

Dublin led by nine points after 30 minutes, but Antrim finished the half strongly, with midfielder Eddie McCloskey netting their opening goal.

Antrim's Eoghan Campbell was red-carded before sub Ciaran Clarke got the second goal on 46 minutes at Parnell Park.

Antrim cut the gap to four points but Dublin edged ahead and Antrim captain Neil McManus dismissed for a second yellow card in stoppage time.

David Treacy scored 0-11 for Dublin who progress to meet Laois in the semi-finals.

Walsh Cup results

Dublin 0-28 2-12 Antrim

Laois 4-18 1-19 Wexford

Galway 2-22 1-13 Offaly

Carlow 2-19 0-11 NUI Galway

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