LISNASKEA ............................. 0-8

ST PATRICKS ........................... 0-4

This contest had too many of the traditional negative traits that feature in derby ties. A generally niggly tussle, far too tight marking to allow for a free flowing game and scores were always at a premium with both sets of defences having the greater say over matters. Lisnaskea were eventually to be that little bit sharper up front and they held the initiative for most of the hour.

They held a four point interval lead and with their defence certainly curtailing the St Patrick's forward line, they did enough to carve out the win. In the absence of their regular scoretaker, Daniel Kille, the place kicking duties were taken on board by Mark Little and he was to step up to the task with a tally of five scores, two of these coming from well struck 45's.

A St Patrick's team who were absent Shane McDermott, were to find it all a bit of a struggle from the outset and they never played with any sense of belief or conviction. A solitary point in the opening half summed up their difficulty and though they did show improvement in the second half, this was only marginal.

Pat Cadden who was to shoot three of the skimpy St Patrick's tally got the Donagh team's solitary first half score, an indication of how poorly they were performing up front. Not that the Emmett's attack could be classed as being significantly better for they were much dependent on the accuracy of Little with the place kicking.

Kevin Maguire with a point and Pat Cadden with two more completed the St Patrick's scoring in the second half, Greg O'Donnell and Kevin Curran on the mark for Lisnaskea to top up the contribution of Little.

It is beginning to turn out to be a testing season for St Patrick's and they are losing touch with the teams at the upperend of the table. Not in serious trouble as yet, there is still a long, long road to travel but they will need to get their act together if they are to avoid a skirmish with relegation at season's end.

As for Lisnaskea they have been picking up points but are still chasing a more consistent streak.

For St Patrick's half back Joe McGovern was a steady presence in the rearguard with Martin Collins doing well at full back and up front Kevin Maguire was their most threatening forward in an attack which failed to make an impact.

For Lisnaskea, John Woods was best in defence, Brian Og Maguire did enough in the middle of the park to give his team an edge here and Mark McKenna also chipped in with solid effort.

Referee Fergal Cleary Kinawley.