Ballyea 0-4 Cuala 1-7
Cuala lead at the interval by six points following a diligent first half display. Colm Cronin's goal was the main score, while David Treacy's four points also ensure Mattie Kenny's charges hold a healthy advantage.
Scorers for Cuala: David Treacy 0-4 (3fs), Colm Cronin 1-0, John Sheanon, Darragh O'Connell, and Con O'Callaghan 0-1 each.
Scorers for Ballyea: Niall Deasy 0-2 (2fs), James Murphy and Pearse Lillis 0-1 each.