Injury-time blast does trick for Rangers
Castlehaven looked on course entering injury-time but after Brian Hurley saw his effort from a tricky free strike the woodwork, Carbery Rangers surged downfield and won a free 35 yards from goal. John Hayes swung in his shot but the ball cannoned against the upright and in a frenzied goalmouth scramble, sub Michael Mennis booted to the net.
Carbery Rangers protected and after Castlehaven midfielder Sean Dineen was sent-off for a second bookable offence, John Hayes capped their victory when he popped over a 65th minute free. It was a sweet success for Carbery Rangers, convincingly defeated by their opponents in last month’s county semi-final. In contrast, Castlehaven were forced to absorb another sickening final defeat, 11 days after their championship decider loss to UCC.
