Finishing flurry flatters Longford after battling Waterford display

LONGFORD deserved their win in this All-Ireland SFC qualifier at Walsh Park on Saturday, but their margin of victory does scant justice to a determined challenge by the home county.

A late flurry of superbly taken points sealed Longford’s win as they were made to work much harder than many expected.

“My initial reaction is one of relief’, Longford manager Luke Dempsey said afterwards. “This is no bad Waterford team and they pushed us all the way. I’m just happy that we’re still in contention.”