Dramatic win sees Kingdomback in the hunt

Kerry salvaged their chances of promotion from Division 2A of the Allianz hurling league when they delivered a dramatic 1-24 to 3-17 win over Carlow at Dr Cullen Park, setting up a dramatic final round of games on Sunday.

The Kingdom led by seven points with 13 minutes remaining yesterday afternoon but a late goal from John Michael Nolan pulled the home side back into contention.

Scores from Marty Kavanagh and David English tied up the game by the 70 minute mark, but there was to be one final twist however as Pádraig Boyle was given and gratefully accepted his chance to win the tie with a long range free.