Nemo got off the mark when they pointed within seconds of the throw in but it was Newmarket who settled the better and they gained parity when the outstanding T.J. Bodie slotted over an equalizing free in the second minute. Tony O’Keeffe slipped through the Nemo rearguard two minutes later to punch a point before T.J. Bodie added a third point in the ninth minute. Newmarket continued to impress and with Mark Reidy to the fore in attack and the clinical T.J. Bodie on target with a further two efforts as Newmarket led 0-5 to 0-1 at the end of the opening quarter. Nemo responded and in the space of three minutes added three quickfire points. John Lane converted a free for Newmarket but Nemo finished the half by gaining parity at 0-6 apiece thanks to two points in succession.

Similar to the first half, Nemo pointed within seconds and went on to add another two points in the opening minutes. To their credit, Newmarket responded in fine fashion and some excellent approach play resulted with points from Maurice Feehan, T.J. Bodie and John Lane which tied the sides for a third time, ten minutes into the second half.

The turning point of the contest came a minute later when Nemo broke through the Newmarket defence and found the net past Newmarket’s excellent goalkeeper, Niall O’Connor. They added to this crucial score by adding three more points and Newmarket struggled to respond. Substitute Nicky Flanagan did add a point for Newmarket but it was the home side that emerged victors by five points.

The Newmarket team was…

Niall O’Connor
Kevin O’Connor		Barry O’Leary		Brian O’Riordan
Anthony Crowley		Bart Daly		Sean Doody
	Gerard Casey		Timothy Murphy
Maurice Feehan (0-1)		Mark Reidy		David O’Flynn
John Lane (0-2)		T.J. Bodie (0-5)		Tony O’Keeffe (0-1)
SUBS: Nicky Flanagan (0-1), Kevin O’Sullivan, Trevor Murphy, Shane Murphy, John Ryan

The city side paved the way for victory thanks to a blistering spell in the opening quarter as they rocked Newmarket. The first point arrived in the third minute but John Ryan kicked an equalizer for Newmarket three minutes later. Within a minute Nemo Rangers regained the lead and then added a goal in their next attack. Three further points gave them a clear seven point lead. Newmarket recovered as they impressed in the second quarter. John Ryan converted a free before T.J. Bodie added two points. Another John Ryan free reduced the deficit to a goal before Gerard Casey added Newmarket’s fifth point in a row. As the half concluded Nemo were on target from a free to turn over in front by 1-6 to 0-6 at the halfway mark.

The sides exchanged points upon the resumption, John Ryan replying to an early Nemo score. The city side regained the initiative again and proved more clinical in front of goal as Newmarket kicked a series of wides. During a ten minute spell they added five points to enjoy an eight point advantage. To their credit, Newmarket battled back and finished the game strongly. John Ryan added his fifth point before Kevin O’Sullivan surged forward to kick a point. Denys O’Brien drove forward relentlessly in the closing minutes and was rewarded with two further points. However, Newmarket ran out of time and were four points in arrears at the end of the contest.

Newmarket must now go through a relegation play off involving four second round losers. Two semi finals will be played where the two victors will preserve their Premier Intermediate status. The two losing semi finalists will contest a play off final and again the winners will be safe but the losing finalists will be relegated.

The Newmarket team was…

The Newmarket team was…

Niall O’Connor
Pa O’Brien		Barry O’Leary		Brian O’Riordan
Kevin O’Sullivan (0-1)		Timothy Murphy		Mark Reidy
	Denys O’Brien (0-2)		Bart Daly
John Ryan (0-5)		T.J. Bodie (0-2)		Maurice Feehan
John Lane		David O’Flynn		Tony O’Keeffe
SUBS: Conor Cronin, Gerard Casey (0-1)

This represents the last chance for both sides to progress in this year’s championship, with the losers of this tie faced with the prospect of a relegation battle. Newmarket were defeated by St. Vincent’s by 0-8 to 0-5 in their first round outing in Mallow on April 13th while Nemo Rangers succumbed to Newcestown.

The sides have already met in the league when Newmarket travelled to Nemo Rangers on March 8th where they suffered a heavy defeat by 1-15 to 0-4.

The most recent championship meeting between the sides was on May 26th, 2004 at Macroom where again the city side emerged clear winners by 1-14 to 1-3.

The Newmarket team that night was…

James Morgan
Dan Murphy		Mark Murphy		Gerard Sheahan
Donal O’Sullivan		Denys O’Brien		Mark Reidy
	Jerry McCarthy		Barry O’Leary
David O’Flynn		Michael Cottrell (0-1)		Kevin O’Connor
Tony O’Keeffe		Maurice Hourigan		Seanie Francis O’Connor (0-1)
SUBS: Maurice Feehan (1-0), John Cronin, Micheal Hourigan

The home side played with the aid of a very strong breeze in the first half and within thirty seconds some slick passing resulted with the ball being put into the back of the Newmarket net. A varying range of point kicking followed from various distances and angles as the home side utilised their advantage to the full and by the end of the first quarter they added six points to their tally. Newmarket struggled to get past the halfway line in the conditions and the city side went on to score a further four points to build up a thirteen point lead by the halfway mark.

Newmarket turned around and eventually got on the scoreboard when T.J. Bodie pointed from distance in the second minute. Nemo coped much better playing into the breeze and made their dominance pay by scoring fife points in succession. On what proved to be a very forgettable outing for Newmarket they kept plugging away and Bart Daly strode forward from the half back line to kick two superb points from long range. T.J. Bodie completed the scoring with another fine score but it all proved mere consolation.

The Newmarket team was…

Tadhg O’Sullivan
Anthony Crowley		Barry O’Leary		Mark Murphy
Nicky Flanagan		Brian O’Riordan		Bart Daly (0-2)
	Denys O’Brien		John Ryan
David O’Flynn		T.J. Bodie (0-2)		Maurice Feehan
Tony O’Keeffe		Colin O’Sullivan		David Quinlan
SUBS:

The home side began well and opened the scoring with a point after five minutes. Newmarket in their first real attack were awarded a free in the seventh minute. John Lane took the free and his kick dropped dangerously on the edge of the square with Nicky Flanagan adding a deft touch that ended in the back of the Nemo net. The home side converted a free after twelve minutes before Newmarket captain, David O’Flynn ended a fine move by pointing in the next passage of play. Newmarket increased their lead through the impressive John Lane and yet again David O’Flynn led the way with another point. Nemo Rangers reduced the deficit by scoring two points but T.J. Bodie added a brace of points to restore a four point advantage for an impressive Newmarket side. Nemo Rangers pointed next but Newmarket full forward Tony O’Keeffe was rewarded for his hard endeavour with the final score of the half which left Newmarket ahead by 1-6 to 0-5 at the turnover.

Newmarket increased their advantage after the restart when the in form John Lane was on hand to convert two frees within five minutes after he had been upended on both occasions. Nemo had their first score of the half after eleven minutes as Newmarket’s defence impressed in front of goalkeeper Niall O’Connor who produced one super save during this period, in a fine individual performance. Denys O’Brien took control at midfield and he landed a super long range point at the end of the third quarter to leave Newmarket in front by 1-9 to 0-6. Nemo Rangers tried hard to turn the game around and did get the next two scores but a determined Newmarket side responded and had points through Tony O’Keeffe and John Lane. It was the home side who completed the scoring but it was an impressive Newmarket side who collected their second victory in two league outings.

The Newmarket team was…

Niall O’Connor
Pa O’Brien		John McSweeney		Mark Reidy
Conor Cronin		Barry O’Leary		Sean Doody
	Denys O’Brien (0-1)		Bart Daly
T.J. Bodie (0-2)		David O’Flynn (0-2)		Maurice Feehan
John Lane (0-4)		Tony O’Keeffe (0-2)		Nicky Flanagan (1-0)
SUBS: John Ryan, Timothy Murphy, Kevin O’Sullivan

Playing with the aid of a strong wind Nemo scored five points in the first quarter. Despite enjoying considerable possession and finding a number of good scoring opportunities, Newmarket failed to find the target during the half. A twenty second minute goal paved the way for the city side to lead by 1-8 at the interval.

Nemo Rangers goalled within four minutes of the second half and added a point before John Cronin eventually opened the scoring for Newmarket. A third goal followed with John Cronin pointing at the end of the third quarter. Newmarket completely collapsed in a five minute spell when Nemo struck for three quickfire goals. John Cronin slotted his third point of the day before Nemo Rangers pointed to end a dismal day for Newmarket.

James Morgan
Anthony Crowley		Dan Murphy		Pa O’Brien
Trevor Murphy		Mark Reidy		Bart Daly
	Shane Anthony Murphy		Denys O’Brien
Kevin O’Sullivan		David O’Flynn		Micheal Hourigan
John Lane		Tony O’Keeffe		John Cronin (0-3)
SUBS: Jerry McCarthy, Barry O’Leary, Shane Murphy, Pa O’Brien and T.J. Bodie

Seanie Francis O’Connor pointed twice as the sides exchanged four early scores before the visitors took a three point lead by the end of the opening quarter. David O’Flynn and John Cronin replied to reduce the arrears before Nemo Rangers got their sixth point. Two more points from Seanie Francis O’Connor ensured Newmarket went into the interval trailing by just a single point, 0-7 to 0-6 having played against a significant wind advantage.

The sides traded early second half scores with Seanie Francis O’Connor on target for a fifth time. Amazingly this proved to be Newmarket’s final score of the game four minutes into the half. Gradually the city side tacked on the scores and went into the closing quarter leading by 0-12 to 0-7. Playing with growing confidence Nemo Rangers played some exhibition stuff and converted a few impressive scores to run out convincing winners.

James Morgan
Pa O’Brien		John McSweeney		Matthew Fitzpatrick
Trevor Murphy		Denys O’Brien		Gerard Sheahan
	Kevin O’Sullivan		Shane Anthony Murphy
Micheal Hourigan		David O’Flynn (0-1)		Mark Reidy
John Lane		John Cronin (0-1)		Seanie Francis O’Connor (0-5)
SUBS: T.J. Bodie, Timothy Murphy, Anthony Crowley