Gaelcoláiste's late strike seals it

GAELCOLÁISTE Chiarraí struck late to reach the Munster Vocational Schools JAFC final by beating a brave Askeaton outfit at Glin yesterday.

Gaelcoláiste Chiarraí 1-9 Askeaton 0-10

Askeaton, thanks to the accuracy of corner-forward Ian Ryan, who kicked their entire first-half total of eight points, led at the break 0-8 to 0-2 with the wind to their backs. Gael Coláiste did start the better with early points from Jack Ó Buachalla and Darren Duinneacha but found it difficult to make further progress.

Gaelcoláiste finished the stronger in the second-half and an inspirational point from defender Tagdh de Londra narrowed the gap to just two points with five minutes remaining.

Then came the crucial moment of the game when O Duinneacha floated in a 40 metre free that deceived Askeaton's keeper Ray Maher and he could only help it into the net and once in front Gaelcoláiste held on.

GAEL COLÁISTE CHIARRAÍ: C. O Ceallachain, D. de Rossa, T. de Londra, C. Scollard, N. Mac Amhlaoibh, D. O Niallaghain, E. O Neill, S. O Brudair, J. O Buachalla, T. O Duigín, S. O Speallain, M. O Grifín, D. O Duinneacha, D. de Faoite, D O Cathasaigh. Subs: D. MacAntsaoir for D. O Cathasaigh, S. O Teachain for T. O Digín.

ASKEATON: R. Maher, P. Hourigan, B. Hayes, P. Kelly, B. O'Shea, D. O'Reilly, M. Sheehan, J. McCarthy, K. O'Keeffe, A. Mulvihill, W. Enright, R. Corrig, J. O'Connor, D. Walsh, I. Ryan,

Referee: B. Mullane (Glin).

Result: Munster Vocational Schools J'A'HC semi-final: Roscrea 1-8 Borrisokane 1-8.