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McCague praises Scotstown ‘bravery’ after semi win
Defending champions Scotstown edged Magherafelt 2-21 to 2-20 after a dramatic match to reach the Ulster Club SFC semi-finals. Manager David McCague said his players’ bravery helped them withstand two comebacks, with the result setting up a last-four meeting with St Eunan’s of Letterkenny.
Scotstown needed Nicky Sherlock’s late equaliser to force extra time, then held on after Magherafelt went a point ahead in normal-time stoppage time. McCague called a late free against goalkeeper Rory Beggan, following a collision with Shane Heavron, harsh, while praising referee Noel Mooney’s overall performance; he said his squad’s experience could help in the semi-final.
In short
- Scotstown beat Magherafelt 2-21 to 2-20 after extra time.
- Nicky Sherlock’s late equaliser forced the extra period.
- David McCague says experience will help against St Eunan’s.
Explained simply
The Ulster Senior Club Football Championship is a knockout competition between Gaelic football clubs from across Ulster. Its semi-finals are the last four, with the winners advancing to the final.
Scotstown, from County Monaghan, are the defending champions. Their manager is David McCague, and goalkeeper Rory Beggan is one of the players named in the match report; Magherafelt are from County Londonderry, while St Eunan’s are based in Letterkenny, County Donegal.
The match was decided by one point after normal time and extra time. Scotstown’s next opponents, St Eunan’s, will be competing for a place in the final.