"The one real anomaly in the League is The Black Death (Cavan). They have continued to play the most horrible, defensive football the game has ever seen."
A little under three years ago Cavan's performance in Division 3 produced that infamous line from one unreticent Joe Brolly. However, after today's eight-goal Division 2 final, that label has been commissioned to a death of its own.
Highly entertaining game. Black Death has gone. Replaced by a vibrant young Cavan team playing with FORWARDS. Roscommon 0-9 Cavan 3-1 ( 27 mins). Cavan playing against v strong breeze
— Joe Brolly (@JoeBrolly1993) April 1, 2018
Terrific game of football. Superb attacking play by Roscommon in the second half
— Joe Brolly (@JoeBrolly1993) April 1, 2018
Cavan and Roscommon produced an enthralling final today that saw Roscommon continue their hoodoo over Mattie McGleenan's side. The final score was 4-16 to 4-12.
The goals came in all shapes and sizes. There was standard goals.
Early goal for Cavan as Conor Bradley hits the back net! pic.twitter.com/lm92STUjZI
— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 1, 2018
Penalties.
Martin Reilly executes the penalty. Another Goal for Cavan! pic.twitter.com/zreyHPsDxb
— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 1, 2018
Hand goals.
Niall Kilroy gets a hand to it, and it's in the back of the net! Goal for Roscommon! pic.twitter.com/ph50nP4bc7
— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 1, 2018
Even volleys.
Enda Flanagan finds the back of the net for Cavan! pic.twitter.com/9ScW3K5Emd
— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 1, 2018
Late in the game, Cathal Cregg came off the bench to grab a double for Kevin McStay's side while Diarmuid Murtagh was outstanding throughout. Roscommon now have a prolonged break until their Championship opener when they will face the winners of Leitrim and New York.
Cavan can take an enormous amount of heart from their overall league performance that saw them lose just one game and finish with the best point difference in the league. Today's game was a testament to two relentless sides willing to go blow-for-blow.
