This game saw a bright start by both teams, The best of the early chances going to Nurney.
Nurney got the opener on 18 minutes when Ben Smyth scored from a Shane Kelly free kick.
Ballylinan equalised on 28 minutes with a goal from play. The visitors began to dominate and were rewarded with their 2nd on 33 minutes with a goal from a free kick. Nurney began to chase, and John Cassidy got the equaliser for Nurney on 34 minutes when he chipped the keeper. Nurney took the lead on 42 minutes when Shane Kelly struck from play and that finished the half with Nurney 3-2 up and playing well. An even start to the 2nd half with few chances created by either team. As the half progressed Nurney began to dominate. Nurney created lots of chances and were rewarded when Oisin Maloney struck from a saved shot on 73 minutes. Padraig Keareny was rewarded after some solid play with Nurney’s 5th goal.
Good performance from Nurney who started the 1st half well and dominated the 2nd.
Nurney's best players were John Cassidy, Aidan Nolan, Thomas Bermingham and Oisin Maloney