Hoban’s goal sinks Lilywhites

Stephen Hoban’s 46th minute goal edged Mayo to victory over Kildare in Castlebar yesterday.

Hoban flicked a long ball from Keith Higgins to the net which fired the hosts into a three point lead and that killed off the visitors’ challenge.

Prior to the goal, the game had been a shoot-out between both the free takers with Mayo’s Kenny Feeney landing 11 points with 10 from placed balls while Paul Divilly had eight for Kildare with all but one from frees.