Longwood's minor footballers got their championship season off to a positive start with a hard fought victory over a dogged Carnaross side on Monday evening. 

A strong wind and greasy underfoot conditions made things difficult for both teams.

Longwood played with the breeze in the opening half and a William Phillips goal helped them to a 1-5 to 0-4 half-time lead.

Carnaross came back into the game after the break and it took a number of excellent saves from Sandijs Buls and a Conor Dixon goal to ensure the victory.

It was a true team effort with every player giving their all for their team.  The win represented a massive turnaround as Carnaross had comprehensively 
beaten Longwood earlier this season in the League.  So great credit is due to all the players.

Well done lads! 

Longwood: Sandijs Buls, DJ Feerick, Cian Colgan (Capt.), Rian Duffy, Rian Holton. Joseph O'Neill, Sean Kelly, Ronan Greene (0-1), William Phillips (1-0), James Cully, Brooklyn O'Brien, Patrick Nicholson (0-1), Cian Swan (0-1), Tom Cassidy, Conor Dixon (1-4).  Subs: Bo Connolly for Tom Cassidy