Last-gasp Walsh goal a winner for Tracton

Tracton 3-11 Mallow 3-10

Walsh’s late strike heralded a joyous triumph for Tracton, but it was a heartbreaking goal for a Mallow side that contributed greatly to what was an enthralling encounter.

Mallow got off to a great start. After Walsh had edged Tracton in front with a free, centre-forward Tadgh O’Riordan set up corner forward Barry Murphy for a truly magnificent third minute goal. And they could have got a second a minute later but full-forward Denis Hayes failed to capitalise on a golden opportunity.