Wins for Crokes, Cuala and Lucan in SHC ‘A’

Kilmacud Crokes and Cuala set the pace in Group 1 of the Dublin SHC 'A' after both southside clubs recorded victories on Wednesday night.

Oisín O'Rorke continued in his high scoring form for Crokes as they overcame St Vincent's 1-17 to 1-13 in Parnell Park.

The Dublin senior tallied 0-8 (0-3 '65', 0-3f) as Crokes eventually prevailed by four points after Vinnies had been reduced to 14 players late on.

Crokes led by three points after 12 minutes put a defensive mistake opened the door for a Tomás Connolly goal in the 12th minute.

However, six minutes later Fergal Whitely struck for goal to put Crokes back in the driving seat and they led 1-10 to 1-7 at half-time.

Going down the home straight two points from O'Rorke ensured victory for Kilmacud Crokes.

In O'Toole Park Cuala had it more their own way as they had 19 points to spare, 2-20 to 0-7, against Ballinteer St John's.

Jake Malone's early goal gave the Dalkey side the ideal start and by the break they led 1-9 to 0-5.

Two Aodhán Clabby points gave St John's hope but Colm Cronin's goal for Cuala ensured they swept to a comfortably victory.

In the second game in Parnell Park Lucan Sarsfields, thanks to goals form Paul Crummey and Trevor Lee, defeated Na Fianna 2-14 to 0-10.

Wednesday night's Dublin SHC 'A' Results:

Group 1: St Vincents 1-13 Kilmacud Crokes 1-17

Group 1: Cuala 2-20 Ballinteer St. Johns 0-07

Group 3: Lucan Sarsfields 2-14 Na Fianna 0-10

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