Ulster Club SHC semi-final preview: Slaughtneil v Cushendall
The Ulster Club SHC semi-finals take place this weekend, with Slaughtneil and Cushendall set to meet at Páirc Esler on Saturday evening.
Slaughtneil are the reigning Ulster champions and will be looking to reach their fourth final in a row, while Cushendall are back in the last four for the first time since 2017.
Both teams have been in impressive form in recent weeks, with Slaughtneil winning their last four games in the Derry Championship and Cushendall winning their last three games in the Antrim Championship.
Slaughtneil v Cushendall: Key Battles
- Cormac O'Doherty (Slaughtneil) v Eoghan O'Neill (Cushendall): Two of the best forwards in Ulster will go head-to-head in this one. O'Doherty is Slaughtneil's main scoring threat, while O'Neill is Cushendall's danger man.
- Chrissy McKaigue (Slaughtneil) v Neil McManus (Cushendall): Two experienced defenders will be tasked with marking each other in this game. McKaigue is one of the best defenders in Ireland, while McManus is a key player for Cushendall.
- Christopher McKaigue (Slaughtneil) v Dáithí Sands (Cushendall): Two young midfielders will be looking to make their mark on this game. McKaigue is a rising star for Slaughtneil, while Sands is a key player for Cushendall.
The winner of this game will face either Ballycran or Loughgiel Shamrocks in the Ulster Club SHC final on November 20th.
