Ardmore survive late rally

Ardmore 0-12, Clashmore 0-9

As the game went into the closing quarter Ardmore were in cruise control with the advantage of what had all the trappings of an unassailable 0-12 to 0-4 lead. Clashmore, the intermediate champions of 2002, were staring the inevitability of a heavy defeat starkly in the face.

But then came an amazing championship fightback. Point by point Clashmore clawed their way back into contention, but a brave effort still seemed to have fallen short as the game went into a fourth minute of added time and a three point margin still separated the arch rivals.