Marist College 6 Sligo Grammar School 18
Watertight defensive work, clear superiority at the breakdown and some excellent controlled ball carrying by their forward unit were the key ingredients for Sligo Grammar School as they powered past Marist College in Wednesday afternoon’s Connacht Schools Senior Cup semi-final in Athlone.
A strong breeze blew down the Marist home field and into the faces of the Grammar School in the first half, but the visiting side still controlled the ball and played the majority of the game in Marist territory, while keeping their back three in deep positions to guard against the threat of the deep clearance.
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- March 3, 2022
