Cummins’ goal crucial as Gort edge Saints for final ticket

A GOAL from Richie Cummins two minutes from the end of normal time sent Mattie Murphy’s Gort into the Galway SHC final.

A game which was played in a downpour in Kenny Park in Athenry never ignited until Cummins lashed the ball to the net one-handed after a powerful run from Aidan Harte carved opened the St Thomas rearguard. And in the ensuing nine minutes of injury-time all St Thomas could reply with was a point from wing-back Darragh Burke.

But St Thomas will wonder how they didn’t secure the win, especially after they dominated the opening half. And despite their impressive movement and score-taking they still trailed 0-7 to 0-6 at the break.