Russell two-point magic clinches win for Tipp

The Premier County edged a game that was a great advert for the new rules.

CLUTCH: Mark Russell of Tipperary. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Allianz Football League Division 4 Round 2: Tipperary 3-13 Longford 1-18 

Aherlow’s Mark Russell proved to be the match-winner for Tipperary in a pulsating clash against Longford in Clonmel on Saturday. The home side were trailing by a point deep into injury time when Russell provided a moment of magic, hitting a two-pointer from the standside touchline to edge the Premier men home by a single point, to the delight of the vocal home support in the traditional home of Tipperary football.