With extra time looming, Maher lined up to take a free near the touchline and 50 metres from goal. It looked outside his range but, coolness personified, he struck the kick straight and true for the winning point.
Brendan's came storming back and although camped in their opponents half for three minutes, they couldn't find an equaliser.
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