Scotstown edge out Magherafelt in extra-time thriller
Defending Ulster champions Scotstown survive a remarkable Magherafelt comeback to edge a thrilling Ulster Senior Club Football Championship quarter-final 2-21 to 2-20 after extra time in Clones.
In a tense Ulster Senior Club Football Championship quarter-final, defending champions Scotstown edged out Magherafelt 2-21 to 2-20 after extra time in Clones. The match began with Magherafelt taking the lead early, but Scotstown quickly equalized through Shane Carney. The game saw a controversial free kick award against Scotstown's goalkeeper Rory Beggan, which allowed Magherafelt to take the lead in stoppage time.
Nicky Sherlock equalized later, forcing the match into extra time. Tommy Mallen scored early in the second period of extra time, but Magherafelt scored another goal before Caolan Higgins and Conall Higgins scored late to leave the score tied at 1-18 apiece. Despite this narrow advantage, Scotstown held on to secure their place in the semi-finals against St Eunan's.
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