Doyle rescues Stradbally

STRADBALLY remain in the hunt to retain their Waterford SFC title but only after a dramatic finish to Saturday’s semi-final at Dungarvan’s Fraher Field.

The champions, who shot 21 wides, looked set to exit the race when Ballinameela’s Eoghan Walsh goaled two minutes into added time to give his side the lead for the first time. But with 10 seconds remaining wing back Andy Doyle landed the equalising point to save his side’s blushes.

Stradbally were dominant throughout but their finishing was appalling. Their 0-3 to 0-1 interval lead was poor reward for their efforts and the pattern continued on the restart.