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Kildare vs Cavan – Preview and live score commentary for the division two match, it throws in at 2pm on Sunday.
With the return of the Allianz National League fast approaching, we look at the Kildare vs Cavan Division 2 fixture. Somewhat surprisingly, Kildare find themselves in a relegation battle with two games to save their Division 2 status. In contrast, a good finish for Cavan could see them secure a top-two finish.
After finishing bottom of Division 1 in 2019, Cavan are looking to bounce straight back up. To date, wins over Westmeath, Fermanagh, and Laois projected them towards the promotion places. Despite being near the bottom, Kildare will be a tough opponent. But, a win here could make Cavan’s round 7 tie with Roscommon a promotion shoot-out.
In contrast, Kildare could only muster up wins over Laois and Fermanagh to sandwich their three losses. At the start of the year, the Lilywhites were one of the favourites for promotion. Therefore, they will have been able to regroup since the lockdown and can start afresh this time around. With promotion now all but impossible, Kildare will settle for staying in Division 2. Two home games is a welcome advantage.
Cavan face Monaghan in their Ulster Championship opener on October 31st. As a result, they will welcome two competitive League games as preparation. After going all the way to the Provincial Final in 2019, Cavan aim to go one better this time around.
Meanwhile, Kildare have a favourable draw in Leinster. They don’t play until the quarter-final stage on November 8th when Offaly or Carlow will be the opposition.
After two exciting club Championships in Cavan and Kildare respectively, the players will be itching for inter-county action. Hence, this is an exciting fixture to return with.
Allianz National League Division 2: Kildare vs Cavan, Sunday October 18th, 2pm (Newbridge).
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Details
| Date | Time | League | Season | Match Day | Full Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2020 | 14:00 | GAA - Division 2 Football | 2020 | 18/10/20 | 70' |
Venue
| St. Conleths Park, Newbridge |
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| Main St, Kilbelin, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland |
Kildare
| Position |
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Cavan
| Position |
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Jimmy Hyland free secures it for Kildare
Christopher Conroy, back to 3
Cavan points from Christopher Conroy & Darragh Kirwan
Darragh Kirwan point
Kevin Feely point
Cavan back to within 6pts
Kildare 1-18 Cavan 0-11 Jimmy Hyland point Water Break
Kevin Flynn with his 3rd point, Kildare lead by 9pts
GOAL.....Fergal Conway
Two frees from Chris Conroy
Kildare 0-16 Cavan 0-9 41 mins Kevin Flynn point
Darragh Kirwan point
Kildare 0-13 Cavan 0-9 Half Time
Brilliant penalty save by Mark Donnellan
Paul Cribbin point
Kildare 0-11 Cavan 0-8 32
Points from Darragh Kirwan, Jimmy Hyland & Kevin Flynn
Gearoid McKiernan free
Cavan points from Cormac O'Reilly & Conor Smith
Brilliant score by Liam Power
Kildare 0-5 Cavan 0-3 12 mins Chris Conroy free
Ben McCormack point
Ben McCormack point
Jimmy Hyland point
Conor Smith opens the scoring for Cavan
Jimmy Hyland free
Good point from play by Ben McCormack
Jimmy Hyland opens the scoring
Kildare: Mark Donnellan; Shea Ryan, Mick O'Grady, Eoin Doyle; David Hyland, Con Kavanagh, Kevin Flynn; Kevin Feely, Aaron Masterson; Paul Cribbin, Paddy Brophy, Liam Power; Ben McCormack, Darragh Kirwan, Jimmy Hyland.