Ballymacnab qualified for their first Armagh SFC final in seven years when a late goal from substitute Pauric Gribben handed them a 1-9 to 0-9 victory over Maghery at the Athletic Grounds last night.

With Gavin McParland in fine scoring form, the winners led by 0-5 to 0-3 before Maghery regained parity at half-time thanks to points from Owen McConville and Aidan Forker.

Forker edged Maghery in front after the restart, but 'Nab had drawn level again before Gribben struck the decisive goal with eight minutes remaining. Rory Grugan put them four ahead as a late Stefan Forker free wasn't enough to save Maghery.

Ballymacnab now face the winners of the second semi-final between Cullyhalla and Crossmaglen, who beat them by 2-22 to 0-3 in the 2011 Fagan Cup decider.

 

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