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Longford get the better of Antrim

Mar 26, 2023 17:20 By Dave Hooper
Longford get the better of Antrim
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Longford land first win of 2023 league season over Antrim

Longford collected their first win of Allianz league division four seeing off Antrim 3-17 to 3-12 in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Two goals from Keelan McGann and one from Darragh Doherty saw a much changed Longford to victory in a dead rubber game.

Longford raced into a 1-4 to no score lead, McGann rattling home the opening goal after 13 minutes.

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Antrim responded with two quick goals, Longford responded to lead 1-13 to 2-4 at half-time. Paddy Christie's side held the Ulster side at bay in the second-half.

Doherty rattling the net early in the half, with McGann sealing the victory with seven minutes remaining.

Longford winning out 3-16 to 3-9, but will play division four football in 2024, having been relegated before the game.

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