Derry SFC: Magherafelt hit the ground running
August 03, 2020
Daniel Heavron speaks to the BBC after captaining Magherafelt to their first Derry SFC title in 41 years.
Holders Magherafelt got off to a flyer in the Derry senior football championship yesterday by handing Ballinderry a 1-11 to 0-6 defeat at Rossa Park.
The hosts edged a tight first-half by 0-5 to 0-4 and then outscored their opponents by 0-5 to 0-1 before Peter Quinn’s goal put a seal on the victory.
Elsewhere, Newbridge ran out comfortable winners over Foreglen on a 3-19 to 0-8 score-line at Watty Graham Park, while on Saturday Loup and Bellaghy shared the spoils in a 1-12 apiece draw.
Swatragh fought back to down Dungiven by 2-15 to 1-14 on their home turf and Glen were 2-19 to 1-10 winners over Banagher.
Shane McGuigan hit 0-10 for Slaughtneil as they scored an impressive 0-18-point victory over Kilrea (2-18 to 0-6) at Emmet Park, as Ballinascreen defeated Claudy (1-11 to 1-5) and Coleraine made their goals count against Lavey in a 3-7 to 1-10 win on opening weekend.
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Peter Quinn's goal helped Magherafelt to a 1-11 to 0-6 victory over Ballinderry in their first game since winning the Derry SFC title last year 🏐@officialgaa | @UlsterGAA | @Doiregaa | @RossaGaelsDerry | #bbcgaa #gaa pic.twitter.com/EWV4GTjV8X
