KILKENNY OPENED THEIR 2022 Allianz Hurling League 1 Group B campaign with a hard-fought 2-15 to 3-9 victory over Antrim at UPMC Nowlan Park.
Brian Cody’s outfit, who were without their Ballyhale contingent, recovered from a slow start to see the tie out with a strong second-half showing.
The away side struck first as Keelan Molloy scored an early point and Sean Elliot hit a goal past Darren Brennan. A James Bergin placed ball instigated Kilkenny’s comeback and an injury-time Martin Keoghan goal brought the host level with the score 1-6 apiece heading into half-time.
John Donnelly put Kilkenny into the lead shortly after the break and they stayed there for the rest of the game. Another Keoghan goal stretched their advantage but a spirited Antrim refused to go quietly as Elliot hit another point before Conor Johnson and Neil McManus both raised the green flag.
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32mins 2nd Half
Cill Chainnigh: 2-14(20)
Aontroim: 3-9(18)
Aontroim goal Neil McManus!!!! pic.twitter.com/kXvkDR4FYn
Donnelly added another point to keep the Saffrons at bay. They will play Dublin next Saturday while Kilkenny take on Tipperary on Sunday.
Surely there is a picture of him, with no mask. Fecking hell 42 it’s sport page.
Not covid reminder page
@Paddy Waggon: It’s just a picture, relax.
@Paddy Waggon: compliance and fear is what they were used for.
@Daniel Roche: it’s just a picture, it’s just week, it’s just one jab .
Is Jack o conner from sars gone from cork