LOUTH SFC FINAL Mattock Rangers 1-8 Cooley Kickhams 0-10:MATTOCK RANGERS retained the title, but needed a point in the third minute of added time from substitute Keith Brennan to clinch victory in Drogheda yesterday.

Cooley, managed by Down All-Ireland winning captain DJ Kane, led by 0-6 to 0-3 at the break.

Mattock levelled by the 42nd minute, but Cooley led by two with less than 10 minutes left when Niall Callan goaled for Mattock.

Gavin Long restored parity in the 57th minute before Brennan snatched the winning point.

SCORERS

Mattock Rangers: D Reid 0-4 (two frees);N Callan 1-0; C Grimes 0-2 (two frees); K Brennan 0-1. Cooley Kickhams: B White 0-5 (two frees); P Sheelan 0-3; J Long, G Long 0-1 each.