Stephen Norton's 14th minute goal proved decisive as Clonguish secured their first win in this year's Longford SFC at the expense of champions Longford Slashers last night.

Following their defeat to Dromard in the first round, the Newtownforbes-based side were under pressure to get a result. With county star Enda Williams to the fore, they prevailed on a 1-12 to 0-11 scoreline and will reach the knockout stages if they can beat Colmcille in the Round 3, the draw for which was made immediately after last night's game.

Colmcille are already assured of a quarter-final place after their 1-13 to 0-9 victory over Mostrim on Friday night. Killoe and Mullinalaghta are also through followings wins over Granard and Ballymahon respectively.

The Round 3 ties will be played on the week ending Sunday, August 10.

Longford SFC Round 3 Draw: Clonguish v Colmcille; Longford Slashers v Abbeylara; Fr Manning Gaels v Mostrim; Killoe v Ballymahon; Granard v Ardagh; Dromard v Mullinalaghta. Tweet

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