Dublin v Carlow: Carlow succumb by 12 points in face of unrelenting pressure
Dublin proved their unquestioned class against a dogged Carlow side in O'Moore Park this evening to emerge with an emphatic 12 point win, 0-19 to 0-7.
How the match unfolded:
20 mins in and Dublin lead by 6pts to 2.
30 mins in and a determined Carlow trail by just four.
Five minutes to go until half time and Dublin lead Carlow by 4 points. Not the massacre expected.@FM104 @AIGIreland #BackingEveryStep
— FM104 Dubs Blog (@FM104DubBlogger) June 3, 2017
It's half time and Dublin lead by just 8pts to 5.
Carlow will be happy.
Ten minutes into second half Dublin lead by 10pts to six and call on Bernard Brogan from bench.
Brendan Murphy of Carlow dismissed.
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It's over. Dublin progress with emphatic 12 point win and a second half performance that proves you can't afford to have anyone sent off against the Dubs.
The Dubs are aiming aiming for their 7th straight Leinster title, are overwhelming favourites to reach the last four at the expense of the South East minnows.
Carlow sprung a surprise earlier in the Championship with an impressive win over neighbours Wexford in the 1st round.
Throw-in in Portlaoise is at 7pm and follow hlaf time and full time updates here with full match reaction throughout the evening on site.
