Joe McDonagh Cup round 4 Kerry v Carlow, it’s a huge game for both teams as the winner is likely to play the final against Antrim.
Joe McDonagh Cup 2020 | P | W | D | L | Dif | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antrim | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 5 |
Kerry | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
Carlow | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Meath | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -11 | 0 |
Westmeath | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -30 | 0 |
Carlow have a chance to secure a place in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final with a game to spare this weekend. A victory against Kerry would see them leapfrog the kingdom in the standings. The Leinster side have a game in hand against the top two teams. As a result, Kerry need a win here to keep themselves in with a chance of making the final. Currently, they are a point in arrears to Antrim who defeated them last weekend. Kerry vs Carlow takes place on Saturday afternoon.
Kerry conceded three first-half goals to the northerners which proved to be critical. In contrast, they failed to take goal chances of their own. For example, a Shane Conway penalty miss left Fintan O’Connor’s side with too much to do.
In fairness, Kerry started the second-half very well. But, a ten-point deficit at half-time was too much to overturn, especially when Antrim kept the scoreboard ticking. Fionan MacKessy was shown the line in injury time for Kerry but the game was effectively over by then.
A week previously, Carlow edged out Meath to put them in a very strong position. The 2018 winners had drawn their opener with Antrim, making it a decisive game. Likewise, Meath needed a win. The Ulster team were given a huge boost when Marty Kavanagh scored a goal from the penalty spot. By half-time, Carlow had a six-point lead.
However, they couldn’t put their opponents to bed in the second half. Luckily, Meath’s accuracy let them down in the third quarter and Antrim remained ahead. Despite an injury time scare, Carlow prevailed. Now, they come into this game refreshed after a week’s absence.
Last year, Carlow were relegated from the Senior Championship after finishing last in Leinster. Colm Bonnar will be eager to guide his team straight back to the top tier.
With this being Kerry’s last chance to earn a place in the final, the home draw will suit them. On the other hand, Carlow know that a win here doesn’t end their charge. But, Bonnar’s side would rather seal their fate as soon as possible.
Paddy Power have Carlow at slight 11/10 favourites. Kerry are priced at 11/10 and a draw is 8/1.
<h3><strong>Joe McDonagh Cup Round 4: Kerry vs Carlow, Saturday, 21st November, 13:30 (Austin Stack Park).</strong></h3>
State of play in the Joe McDonagh Cup as we head for the ‘Deep South’ this weekend…..👇🏼🇬🇳@itcarlow 🇬🇳 #CarlowRising 🇬🇳 pic.twitter.com/xlt1JtngMx
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Saturday 21 November
Leinster Football final
Dublin v Meath, Croke Park, 7pm – Click for preview and live scores
All-Ireland Hurling quarter-finals
Clare v Waterford, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, 3.45pm Click for preview and live scores
Galway v Tipperary, LIT Gaelic Grounds, 1.15pm – Click for preview and live scores
Joe McDonagh Cup round 4
Kerry v Carlow, Austin Stack Park, 1.30pm
Meath v Westmeath, Pairc Tailteann, 1.30pm
Sunday 22 November
Ulster Football final
Cavan v Donegal, Athletic Grounds, 4pm – RTÉ/BBC
Munster Football final
Cork v Tipperary, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, 1.30pm – RTÉ
Christy Ring Cup final
Down v Kildare, Croke Park, 4pm – TG4 YouTube
Nicky Rackard Cup final
Donegal v Mayo, Croke Park, 1.30pm – TG4 YouTube
Saturday 28 November
All-Ireland Hurling semi-final
Kilkenny v quarter-final winner, TBC, 6pm – RTÉ
Joe McDonagh Cup round 5
Westmeath v Carlow, TEG Cusack Park, 1.30pm
Meath v Antrim, Pairc Tailteann, 1.30pm
Lory Meagher Cup final
Fermanagh v Louth, TBC, TBC
Sunday 29 November
All-Ireland Hurling semi-final
Limerick v Quarter-final winners, TBC, 4pm – RTÉ
Saturday 5 December
All-Ireland Football semi-final
Dublin or Meath v Cavan or Donegal, TBC, 5.30pm – RTÉ
Sunday 6 December
All-Ireland Football semi-final
Mayo v Cork or Tipperary, TBC, 3.30pm – RTÉ
Sunday 13 December
All-Ireland Hurling final
Joe McDonagh Cup final
Saturday 19 December
All-Ireland Football final
Dublin v Mayo (Well that’s what Mayo people hope)