BLUES IN QUARTER AS MAYO BOW OUT
LADIES SFC STANDINGS
points of the second half to move within one for the first time but Galway seemed to have weathered the storm when going five in front again, Conor Whelan getting his second score of the day after a David Mcinerney error.
But Clare hit the next five to draw level, John Conlon striking the equaliser as he resumed his All-star form in a superb second half display and Galway suffered a significant blow with Gearoid Mcinerney forced off.
Peter Duggan hit a sensational equaliser for Clare, before Galway reclaimed the initiative again.
Three points in as many minutes from Canning, sub Niall Burke and captain David Burke looked to have given them enough of a buffer with four minutes remaining. But a Kelly sideline, Conlon’s fourth point and a Duggan free, his 13th point of the day, tied it up at 1-23 to 0-26.
There was still time for Johnny Coen to hit a winner for Galway J Skehill; J Hanbury, Daithi Burke, A Tuohey; P Mannion, G Mcinerney, A Harte; J Coen (0-2), David Burke (0-3); J Cooney, J Canning (0-12, 0-6f, 0-2 sideline), C Mannion (0-4); C Whelan (0-3), J Glynn (0-1), C Cooney (1-1). N Burke (0-1) for J Cooney (52), P Killeen for Mcinerney (54), J Flynn (0-3, 0-1f) for C Cooney (62), S Loftus for Tuohey (71), J Cooney for D Burke (80+2), C Cooney for Whelan (HT ET).
D Tuohy; P O’connor, D Mcinerney, J Browne; S Morey, C Cleary, J Shanahan; C Galvin (0-1), C Malone; P Duggan (0-14, 0-11f), T Kelly (0-3, 0-1 sideline), D Reidy (0-1); P Collins, J Conlon (0-4), S O’donnell (0-3). Fitzgerald (0-1) for Malone (48), C Mcgrath for Collins (58), I Galvin (0-2) for Reidy (61), A Shanagher (1-0) for O’donnell (67), O’donnell for Mcgrath (80+3), J Mccarthy (0-1) for Shanahan (HT ET) J Owens (Wex). though he dropped his effort short, while Clare sub Ian Galvin was blocked by Cathal Mannion as the whistle blew for full-time.
The intensity dropped in the first period of extra time as Galway outscored Clare by 0-3 to 0-1, the Banner striking seven wides in those 10-plus minutes.
Canning hit each of Galway’s points, two frees and a sideline, but like Mcinerney had to be replaced after appearing to twist his knee. 54,191
Clare took the lead for the first time in the game seconds into the second period when sub Aron Shanagher – making his first appearance of the year after a cruciate injury last winter- superbly fielded Colm Galvin’s delivery and whipped the ball past James Skehill.
Galway quickly equalised through Jason Flynn but another Duggan free and a point from O’donnell put Clare two up before Jason Flynn slotted a free and blazed over from a goal chance after Glynn had stormed through to restore parity.
Coen, having blown a chance to win it in normal time, then put Galway back in front but referee James Owens allowed four minutes of injury time despite three being announced and Clare managed to work an equaliser in the game’s last play as David Fitzgerald placed Mccarthy for the leveller.
irishsport@trinitymirror.com CHAMPIONS Dublin will face Kerry in the last eight of the All-ireland Ladies Football Championship.
The Sky Blues beat Mayo 3-11 to 1-8 at Dr Hyde Park yesterday and the Dublin-kerry tie is a repeat of last year’s All-ireland semi-final, which Mick Bohan’s outfit won in Thurles.
Last year’s runners-up Mayo face Galway in a mouth-watering repeat of the Connacht final, one the back of another agonising defeat to Dublin.
Cork, the 11-time champions, have been handed a showdown with Westmeath, after a 1-19 to 1-7 comfortable win over Armagh in Ballinasloe.
And Donegal, the reigning Ulster champions and one of the favourites for Brendan Martin Cup glory on September 16, will tackle local rivals Armagh in the other quarter-final which will take place next weekend.
Dublin looked awesome in their victory over a depleted Mayo where Noelle Healy scored 1-2, while Nicole Owens also found the net.
Clodagh Mcmanamon scored an own-goal in the first-half that ensured Dublin were 1-5 to 0-4 up at half-time.
When Fiona Doherty hit the net Mayo only trailed by 2-5 to 1-7 with six minutes of the second half played but Dublin closed the game out like champions.
Mayo must now face an in-form Galway for the second time in the championship.
The Tribe beat them 0-17 to 1-12 in the Connacht final and were red hot in a 6-17 to 1-6 win over Westmeath. Leanne Coen (two), Sarah Conneally, Roisin Leonard, Emma Reaney and Louise Ward scored their goals.
Westmeath’s Aoife Connolly hit 1-2. They now take on Cork in the quarterfinals. Ephie Fitzgerald’s side brushed past Armagh. Eimear Scally scored 1-4 for the Munster champions.
Armagh must re-group fast but their opponents Donegal could only notch a narrow 1-13 to 3-6 win over Kerry. Geraldine Mclaughlin was the hero with 0-8, while Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh starred for the losers.
Galway 3-22 Dublin 0-16