Kilnamanagh and Crumlin share spoils

KILNAMANAGH AFC were held to a 1-1 draw against Crumlin United Men at Ned Kelly Park on Sunday.

Coming into the game, Crumlin sat in fourth in the Leinster Senior One Sunday table, with four wins from seven games, while Kilnamanagh had won two games from six to start their season.

With the blustery conditions having significant impact on proceedings, the first half was an even affair, with few chances for either side.

Leon Keogh had the two best chances of the half for the hosts, but he failed to convert either attempt.

There was nothing to split the sides on the pitch or the scoreline at the interval, as both teams remained locked at 0-0.

Kilnamanagh were held to a 1-1 draw with Crumlin in Ned Kelly Park

It would take until the 65th minute of the match for things to really burst into life, as Leon Keogh opened the scoring for Kilnamanagh after taking the ball down on his chest from a free kick before firing past Morgan Daly in the Crumlin goal.

However, the lead didn’t last long with the visitors response immediate, as they were awarded a spot kick and Daniel Dobbin cooly slotted the ball beyond Mallon to restore parity for his side.

Crumlin had four wins in seven games going into the match

Both sides had a few half chances to win it but there was nothing to split them come the final whistle.

Crumlin move up to third after the result, while Kilnamanagh remain ninth in the table.

They host Confey FC on Saturday in their next outing.