Penalty proves Latton’s winner

LATTON were crowned Monaghan champions for the third time in six years after a disappointing SFC final in Inniskeen yesterday.

Played in difficult weather conditions, this was not a contest for the purist with too many mistakes, turn overs and players simply taking the wrong option.

Scotstown bidding for a first title since 1993 looked set to end their famine when they led by two points midway through the second-half. However, a goal from a penalty converted by Hugh McElroy with 12 minutes remaining had Latton ahead for the first time since the opening minute.