Watch: Last-minute penalty save sees Connolly's claim All-Britain three-in-a-row
November 21, 2018
Dunedin Connolly's goalkeeper Adam McKeever keeps out a last-minute penalty from Neasden Gaels' Ryan O'Hare in the All-Britian JFC final at Old Bedians, Manchester.
Dunedin Connolly's goalkeeper Adam McKeever saved a last-minute penalty as the Edinburgh side beat Neasden Gaels to claim their third successive All-Britian JFC title in Sunday's final.
With Connolly's leading by 3-12 to 2-12 (full-time score), it looked as if there was going to be extra-time at Old Bedians when referee Mark McLoughlin awarded the London IFC champions a penalty.
But McKeever proved to be the hero after he denied Ryan O'Hare an equalising goal. O'Hare took the penalty-taking duties from his uncle Ciaran O'Hare after he was substituted having scored Neasden's opening goal from a spot kick.
Adam McKeever, take a bow 👏🏻 A last-minute penalty save from the ‘keeper securing a third consecutive All-Britain title for Connollys in the club’s 30th anniversary year! pic.twitter.com/X22F7aoI8i
— Dunedin Connollys (@DunedinCGFC) November 18, 2018
In their 30th anniversary year, it was a memorable victory for Connolly's and they were cheered on by members of the club's ladies team who flew into Manchester just hours before the game following their All-Ireland club IFC semi-final loss to Emmet Og in Monaghan the day before.
Connolly's will now face Donegal and Ulster champions Red Hughs away in the All-Ireland club JFC quarter-final with a date yet to be confirmed.
Well done to @DunedinCGFC who make it 3 in a row in the @BPCGAA All-Britain JFC.
— Anthony McLaughlin (@Ant_McLaughlin) November 18, 2018
Now it's a trip to Donegal to play @redhughs in the @officialgaa All-Ireland JFC Quarter-final.@theirishpost pic.twitter.com/UDqKrnkWpa
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