Cross snatch late win over Gowna to progress in Ulster
Rian 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.
Crossmaglen secured a dramatic 1-22 to 2-18 comeback win over Gowna in their Ulster Club SFC quarter-final at Breffni Park. The match saw a swift start from Crossmaglen as Oisin O'Neill put his team ahead inside the first 60 seconds. Gowna quickly responded with scores from Cian Madden, Conor Brady, and Conor Casey, but Crossmaglen's dominance began to show as Conor Madden scored a goal for his team.
By the half-time break, Gowna led by five points, thanks to contributions from Daire Madden and Fiachra Brady. In the second half, Crossmaglen showed their true colors, rallying to score seven unanswered points. The key moment came when Gowna had an early lead restored by Seanie Hartin, but Crossmaglen's Oisin and Rian O'Neill both scored two-pointers to level the game at 56 minutes.
The lead changed hands again, with Ryan Donohue scoring for Gowna, but Crossmaglen's determination prevailed. Oisin O'Neill played a crucial two-point free for his team, sealing the victory and sending Crossmaglen into the final four.
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