Some unfinished business in the Munster League concluded today as the final 2 rounds from the COVID interrupted 2019-2020 season were played. It was tight at the top as Sarsfields, Cork A and Ennis all battled for the title. Cork A led the way going into today but a defeat to 2nd placed Sarsfields in the first match of the day, meant Ennis could go first if we beat Limerick A.
Limerick A 1-4 Ennis
- J. Naughton 0-1 O. Gubanov
- C. Kirby 0-1 R. Quinn
- D. Chaudarov 0.5-0.5 O. Murchadha
- R. O’Brien 0-1 T. Dunne
- G. Stack 0.5-0.5 K. O’Brien (Capt.)
Winning 4-1 meant we had a slender lead over Sarsfields going into the last round. However, our last round game was against Cork A who could still win the title themselves by beating us, whereas Sarsfields played Limerick B which, on paper, was an easier match. A stunning victory in the last round meant we won the title for the first time since the 2016/2017 season.
Ennis 4.5-0.5 Cork A
- O. Gubanov 1-0 S. Murphy
- R. Quinn 1-0 H. de Jonge
- O. Murchadha 1-0 H.R. Manasa
- T. Dunne 0.5-0.5 S. Lawrence
- K. O’Brien (Capt.) 1-0 M. Bradley
Ennis B also had a match today and finished the season on a high with a win against Cork B.
Ennis B 5-0 Cork B
- L. Daros (Capt.) 1-0 M. Watkins
- N. Whelan 1-0 M. McGrath
- R. Marshall 1-0 S. Shindgi
- P. Timlin 1-0 H.S. Muhammad
- J. O’Sullivan w/o
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