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Last-gasp O’Brien goal gives Nicks dramatic win

St Nicholas 1-10 Ilen Rovers 0-12

Last-gasp O’Brien goal gives Nicks dramatic win

Mon, 17 Apr, 2006 - 01:00

Brendan Larkin

The west Cork side looked to have booked their place in round three as they played out the closing minutes with a two point lead.

However, in a final attack, O’Brien rifled home the winning goal and Ilen were left to rue their missed chances.

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