Brian Hartnett remains a key performer for Russell Rovers. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
AIB All-Ireland Club JHC Semi-Final
Russell Rovers 2-22 Ballinascreen 1-9
A dominant first half display from Russell Rovers ensured there was never any chance of a surprise at The Downs.
Ballinascreen battled throughout the game, but the accomplished Cork outfit will head for Croke Park heartened.
Luke Duggan-Murray's goal at the end of the opening quarter put Rovers 1-6 to 0-2 clear and Ballinascreen simply couldn't recover.
Fintan Murray, Josh Beausang, and Brian Hartnett added further first half points for Russell Rovers, who led 1-15 to 1-3 at the interval. Eoin McCallion netted a goal for Ballinascreen.
It was a similar story after the restart with Beausang decorating an excellent performance with a 51st minute goal.
