Kildare hold half-time lead over Derry in crucial Division 2A clash

Kildare       2-9

Derry          1-9

Allianz NHL Division 2A

It's anyone's game here in St Conleth's Park as Kildare and Derry battle for survival in the final game of Division 2A.

The Lilywhite have been much better than their opponents, but a lack of discipline has allowed Derry to remain in touch through frees from Ruairi Convery, who was scored six points so far.

Johnny Byrne and Martin Fitzgerald had netted goals to put Kildare into a 2-6 to 0-5 lead after 23 minutes, but a goal late in the half from Oisin McCloskey has given the visitors a platform for the second half.