In group two, St Rynagh;s are assured of finishing first. Clareen and Belmont play Tullamore and Clodiagh respectively. We can take it both are a done deal, in which case Clareen will edge second place (the vertical stripes have a 12 point advantage on the horizantal stripes in scoring difference). It would take an upset in either of those games, as well as a Shinrone win, to see Shinrone finish above the fourth place they curently occupy.
I should point out, where two teams are tied, the head to head result is used to separate them. If they drew then scoring difference is used. Where three or more teams are tied, scoring difference is used. These criteria are laid down by Treóraí Oifigiúil and not by the crunchie boord.
frankthetank wrote:Thankfully only 1 more round in the group stage to go and onto the business end then.
Probable Quarter Final pairings:
Kilcormac / Killoughey vs Shinrone
Kinnitty vs Belmont
Coolderry vs Seir Kieran
Birr vs St Rynaghs
As far as I know the winners of Kilcormac / Killoughey vs Shinrone and the winners of Birr vs St Rynaghs can't meet in the semi-final stages. I am open to correction on this. But last year the group winners both progressed to the semi-finals and were kept apart in the draw. I am presuming this will be the case this year and if they are beaten in the quarter-final the team who beats them takes their place. As I said however, I am not 100% on this.