# McCague praises Scotstown ‘bravery’ after semi win

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mccague-praises-scotstown-bravery-after-semi-win/
- Published: 2026-11-09T08:08:33+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T08:22:49+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c63djg27n7dko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- 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.

## Summary

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.

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