Offaly too strong for Laois while Antrim push Down all the way

AS EXPECTED IN tonight’s two local derbies, in Ulster and Leinster, there was one close and competitive game, while there was one comprehensive victory.

James Kelly’s 21st minute red card, awarded for an elbow into the stomach of Dylan Hyland, will be seen as a pivotal moment in this game, but even up to then, Offaly were clearly the better side. Jack Bryant and Dylan Hyland were sharp up front, while the full back line of Lee Pearson, Declan Hogan and David Dempsey was imperious, locking down a Laois inside forward trio that had run riot in their successful run to league success.

Instead, Offaly were utterly dominant for the remainder of the game, scoring 2-5, conceding just 0-2 and creating several more goal chances that were spurned. There could have been much more, as Offaly missed goal and point chances alike, but they’ll hope that they can save those for next time out, most likely against Dublin in a fortnight.Meanwhile in Newry, Down were never in trouble, but never out of sight either against Antrim, eventually picking up an 0-13 to 0-9 win.

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