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Clare vs Fermanagh – Preview and live score commentary for the division two match, throw-in is 1pm on Sunday.
The Division 2 fixture of Clare vs Fermanagh has been thrown into doubt after an outbreak of Covid-19 in the Ulster county. Last Wednesday, Fermanagh GAA announced the suspension of all GAA activity within the county at both club and county level. As a result, Stephen McMenamin’s side could have little or no preparation before the Championship begins.
Several members of Fermanagh’s team tested positive for the coronavirus. As a result, the squad is stretched ahead of the return to inter-county action. McMenamin has called for the game against Clare to be postponed due to the lack of preparation his team will have.
“We’re in no shape to play… even long-term if you look at the Ulster Championship, we do want to play it but you’re looking at the level of preparation.”
The former Tyrone defender added that his side should be afforded the chance to enter their League fixtures on a level-playing field. More importantly, with relegation a serious threat for Fermanagh they need to be playing at full capacity.
“It’s not a fair playing field. You kind of ask yourself should there be relegation in the league, if we’re not afforded the same chances as Clare?”
Fermanagh GAA have announced that all training and all games within the county have been suspended until further notice, at both club and county level, as a result of a spike in Covid-19 cases within the county.
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— Fermanagh GAA (@FermanaghGAA) October 7, 2020
Division 2 Dogfight
Currently, Fermanagh sit bottom of Division 2. Therefore, they likely need at least a win and a draw in their remaining two fixtures to have any chance of survival. Their only win to date was a one-point victory against Roscommon.
In a similar way, Clare are flirting with relegation and need a strong finish to the League. As it stands, they are safe but only thanks to their points difference. A win over Fermanagh would allow them some breathing room ahead of their round 7 game with Armagh. Wins over Kildare and Cavan earlier in the year could stand to them in the end.
Clare open their Championship campaign away to Tipperary in the Munster quarter-final. This game is just a week following the League’s conclusion. Hence, the Banner men have no time to ease themselves in.
Meanwhile, Fermanagh are scheduled to face Down in the Ulster quarter-final on November 8th. The fixture is subject to change though in light of the situation among McMenamin’s team. If their League games are postponed they will have little match practice before then. However, if they play their remaining games with a weakened squad to fulfill the fixtures, the manager may not have an honest look at his squad prior to the Championship.
Allianz National League: Clare vs Fermanagh, Sunday October 18th, 1pm (Cusack Park).
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— The GAA (@officialgaa) October 7, 2020
https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/gaa/weekend-gaa-fixtures-results-25th-26th-27th-july-2020/
https://twitter.com/officialgaa/status/1313789219576438786
https://twitter.com/FermanaghGAA/status/1313779160930807809
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season | Match Day | Full Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2020 | 13:00 | GAA - Division 2 Football | 2020 | 18/10/20 | 70' |
Venue
| Cusack Park |
|---|
| Lifford, Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland |
Clare
| # | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Keelan Sexton | Forward | |
| Total |
Fermanagh
| # | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Tomas Corrigan | Forward | |
| Total |
KO FT
41mins 2nd half Clare : 1-11(14) Fermanagh : 1-9(12) Fermanagh goal from penalty Eddie Courtney
Another score from Eoin Cleary
Corrigan point
Second half underway
Clare lead 1-06 to 0-06 at half time
Lovely score from Eoin Cleary
Lovely score from Eoin Cleary
Paul Mc Cusker gets Fermanagh back to within 2pts
Corrigan hits his 4th point of the day
Joe McGann hits a lovely goal for Clare, he beat three men to blast it to the room of the net.
Lovely score by Tomas Corrigan, he kicks it over from 45
Nice kick from Keelan Sexton from a 45, Clare up by 2pts
Lovely score from Eoin Cleary
Easy free for Tomas Corrigan, sides at level at 3pts each at the waterbreak
Jamie Malone point kicks Clare ahead for the first time
Clare point from Cathal O'Connor
A high tackle by Tomas Corrigan
Free kick from Tomas Corrigan
Tomas Corrigan has hit two free kicks wide
Clare point from free Keelan Sexton
Declan McCusker opens the scoring for Fermanagh
Fermanagh : Sean McNally; Kevin McDonnell, Daire O Cathlin, Luke Flanagan; Cian McManus, James McMahon, Kane Connor; Eoin Donnelly, Ryan Jones; Ciaran Corrigan, Eddie Courtney, Josh Largo Ellis; Stephen McGullion, Tomas Corrigan, Declan McCusker. Subs: Cian Newman, Ruairi Corrigan, Paul McCusker.
Clare (Allianz FL Division 2 v Fermanagh): Stephen Ryan; Gordon Kelly, Cillian Brennan, Eoghan Collins; Pearse Lillis, Aaron Fitzgerald, Alan Sweeney; Cathal O'Connor, Ciaran Russell; Emmet McMahon, Eoin Cleary, Jamie Malone; Keelan Sexton, Joe McGann, Cian O'Dea. Subs: Eamonn Tubridy, Gary Brennan, Sean Collins, Podge Collins, Gavin Cooney, Ciaran Downes, Kevin Harnett, Dale Masterson, Gearoid O'Brien, Dean Ryan, David Tubridy.