Crossmaglen stage late comeback to beat Gowna in Ulster quarter-final

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 21:21 · Archive

Crossmaglen came from 11 points down to beat Cavan champions Gowna 1-22 to 2-18 in an Ulster Club SFC quarter-final, with Rian O'Neill kicking the winning two-pointer in stoppage time.

Crossmaglen Rangers came from 11 points down to defeat Gowna in a thrilling Ulster Club SFC quarter-final at Breffni Park on Saturday night, winning 1-22 to 2-18 with a last-gasp two-pointer from Rian O'Neill.

Gowna controlled the first half with remarkable efficiency, scoring 1-13 by the break. Conor Casey, Fiachra Brady and Daire Madden registered two-pointers, while Conor Madden struck a goal. Crossmaglen trailed 1-13 to 1-5 at half-time, with only Cian McConville's goal late in the half giving them hope.

Crossmaglen gained momentum on the restart when Seanie Hartin added a second goal for Gowna, but then the Armagh champions produced a seismic comeback. Rian O'Neill and his brother Oisin scored two-pointers to bridge the gap, with Oisin bringing them level on 56 minutes. The lead continued to change hands as Ryan Donohue nudged Gowna back ahead, but Crossmaglen would have the final say.

With the match in stoppage time, Oisin O'Neill played a two-point free short to Rian O'Neill, who kicked the winning score to send Crossmaglen into the Ulster SFC semi-finals. Gowna's players were incensed by referee Paul Faloon's decision to award the late free outside the arc that set up the decisive moment.

How it is being reported

• Rian O'Neill delivers clutch two-pointer to send Crossmaglen Rangers into Ulster SFC semi-finals after unbelievable finish against GownaGowna 2-18 Crossmaglen Rangers 1-22Belfast Telegraph · 7 Nov, 21:07
• Cross snatch late win over Gowna to progress in UlsterRian O'Neill's last-gasp score secures a 1-22 to 2-18 comeback win for Crossmaglen in their Ulster Club SFC quarter-final against Gowna at Breffni Park.BBC Northern Ireland · 7 Nov, 20:58
• Gowna v Crossmaglen LIVE score updates from Ulster Club SFC quarter-final clashCavan champions Gowna face Armagh champions Crossmaglen for a place in the Ulster Club SFC semi-finals at Kingspan Breffni this eveningBelfast Live · 7 Nov, 18:26

In this story: Crossmaglen Rangers · Gowna · Rian O'Neill · Conor Madden · Ryan Donohue · Oisin O'Neill · Breffni Park · Armagh

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