![]() ![]() They were cut open on a couple of occasions in the early running and but for two excellent Stephen Corcoran saves from Kavanagh and Nolan would have conceded a couple of goals. Ironically, they started the match very clinically, scoring a goal in the first minute.Ĭharlie Mitchell capitalised on some hesitancy in the Carlow defence to run onto a ball that should have been cleared and then showed great wrist-work to bat the ball one-handed past Brian Tracey.Ĭarlows response was impressive, and they were level by the seventh minute when Boland swung over a sweet score after points from Martin Kavanagh free and James Doyle. ![]() It was dramatic end to an extraordinary game and the better team won, but Offaly will have major regrets about the 24 wides that seriously undermined their effort. They showed serious grit to win this game after extra-time considering they lost a four-point lead in four-injury time minutes at the end of normal time.ġ4-man Offaly hurled heroically to muster that late charge that brought the game to extra-time, and with their full complement restored you would have thought theyd be the most likely victors at that stage.īut Carlows resolve didnt wilt, and they scored the final two points of the match through Diarmuid Byrne and Chris Nolan to claim a famous victory. Carlow are Joe McDonagh Cup champions after a topsy turvy roller-coaster of a final against Offaly. ![]()
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