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A QUINTESSENTIAL cup tie that appeared to be heading for extratime before centre-half Michael Concannon unleashed an unstoppable injury-time winner to send Corofin Harps into the last eight. It was a cruel way for home side Kilmaley to exit the cup. The victory was no more than Corofin Harps deserved on the day.
While the goal was a rare strike from general play, there were several opportunities from set-pieces with Kilmaley hitting the woodwork in each half.
That was as good as it got for Kilmaley who were second best possession-wise for the bulk of the encounter. On the flip side, Corofin played some eye-catching passing football but found Kilmaley’s defence difficult to break down.
So when Paul Linnane’s 88th minute free whistled just over the crossbar, extra-time seemed to be on the cards. That was until the ball fell kindly for Concannon to strike from 35 yards into the top right corner.
Kilmaley Fern Celtic
Gerry Healy, Pa Sherlock, Noel Healy, Philip Noonan, Jamie Meehan, Eoin McNamara (Alan Hehir, 78 mins), Jamie Mills, Conor Brennan, Greg O’Flanagan, Liam Meaney, Sean O’Flanagan
Corofin Harps
Mike Heath, Steven Quinn, Jason O’Connor, Michael Concannon, John Keane, Ronnie Meere (Fergal Neylon, HT), Paul Linnane, James Keane, JasonTierney, GaryTierney, Brian Halpin (Damien Ryan, HT)
Man of the Match
John Keane (Corofin Harps) Referee Paddy Dunne