Meath too strong for Fingal

The outcome was predictable after only 60 seconds as Meath hit 1-1 and laid the foundations for a comprehensive 5-22 to 1-7 NHL Div 2B victory over a Fingal at Trim today.

This was a Fingal side that seven days earlier won their first game in the grade against Armagh.

Meath were ahead by 2-13 to 1-2 at the interval and continued to clock up the scores in pursuit of a healthy scoring difference for a thoroughly merited 27-point winning margin at the end of a fiercely contested 70 minutes.

The referee had to consult with his linesman and umpires after a late Meath point was waved wide, but it was eventually allowed (ss photo).

TABLE     P W D L F A +/-  Pts

Down      3 3 0 0 61 33 +28    6

Meath      3 2 1 0 57 35 +22   4

Wicklow  3 2 1 0 48 41 +7     4

Mayo       3 1 2 0 39 47 -8      2

Fingal      3 1 2 0 52 75 -23    2

Armagh   3 0 3 0 44 70 -26    0

Conall Collier