Clann na nGael 2-11 Dunderry 2-11

When Arron Ennis faced up to a free with 2 minutes left his Clann na nGael team trailed by 7 points. He elected to take the point and this turned out to be crucial as Clann na nGael some how rescued a draw with a blistering finish scoring two very late goals.

The first arrived on the stroke of full time when Caoimhin O'Griofa ran along the wing and cut inside shooting low to the net. From the kick out Dunderry went the length of the pitch but unluckily hit the post which would have killed the game giving Clann na nGael one last chance. Anthony Swaine from around the middle of the pitch kicked in a speculative ball which the Dunderry backs looked to clear but Caomhin O'Griofa  managed to dispose his man and when he slipped the ball to Graham  Geraghty on the edge of the square the large crowd held their breath. Geraghty with a shot reminiscent of some of his famous goals fired low to the corner to rescue a draw from a very unlikely position.

Dunderry will count themselves unlucky to have not won with full forward Stephen Coogan their main scoring threat from frees and play. Coogan converted a first half penalty which he had won himself following a good run to the Clann penalty box when he was pulled to the ground. Dunderry led by 4 points at half time 2-5 to 0-7.They were in control for most of the second half and with time almost up had stretched their lead to 7 points, but on a glorious sunny Sunday Clann na  nGael fought back in a thrilling finish to get a share of the spoils.

Clann na nGael: P Garry, O Fitzpatrick, D Kelly, P Garry, S Reilly, G  Geraghy (1-0), T Whelehan, J Shaw (0-1), A Ennis (0-4), D Brogan, G Woods (0-1), D O Griofa (0-1), G Hanley, M Priest (0-2), CO'Griofa (1-1). Subs: A Cully, D Tuite, C Carney (0-1), A Swaine

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