McGourty lands final strike for Antrim

Ulster MFC Semi-final/Antrim 2-8 Armagh 2-7: A point by Conor McGourty two minutes into stoppage time saw Antrim book their …

Ulster MFC Semi-final/Antrim 2-8 Armagh 2-7: A point by Conor McGourty two minutes into stoppage time saw Antrim book their place in the final of the Ulster minor football championship for the first time since 1998 in a game that only came to life in the second half.

Two goals were the highlights of the first half at the end of which Antrim led by 1-3 to 1-1. The second half was in total contrast as the game built in momentum and two goals, one for either side, inside a minute, set the tone for a second half during which the sides were level on three occasions.

A draw looked the most likely outcome with the sides level going into injury time but Antrim struck late and it was fitting that it was McGourty who snatched the winner which keeps him in line for an Ulster minor double in football and hurling.

ANTRIM: D Lynch; P Lowe, G Crossey, D Harbinson; D Hanna, J Crozier, A Gribbon; G McCann, S Burke; C McGourty (1-6), C Murray (0-1), T Aldwell; D McCann, S O'Neill, A Thompson (1-1). Subs: M Sweeney for D McCann, B Neeson for A Thompson, K McBride for D Hanna.

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ARMAGH: P Rogers; S Finnegan, K Toner, P McKeown; D Rowland, A Conlon, M McCoy; G McGarvey, S Harold; B Magee, C Watters (0-1), K Carragher (1-3), M Cullen, N Treanor, M McAllister (1-1). Subs: R Kelly for G McGarvey, S Clarke (0-2) for M Cullen, F Hanratty for B Magee.

Referee: G McCarron (Monaghan).