James Hagan’s last gasp point sent Clonguish in the Longford quarter-finals after a dramatic win over Abbeylara.
Hagan in his first year in senior football helped Clonguish to a 1-18 to 2-14 victory over the county champions. The win guarantees Clonguish a quarter-final place.
Abbeylara led 1-9 to 1-7 at half-time at Fr McGee Park. Indeed, a Matthew Carey penalty in the fourth minute of stoppage time bringing Clonguish back into the game. Cathal Gilligan had found the net for Abbeylara.
However, Abbeylara landed a second goal before Hagan fired over the winning point for Clonguish in the second minute of stoppage time.
Clonguish boss Liam Belton spoke to John Duffy.
Abbeylara manager Frankie Dolan spoke to John Duffy.
Elsewhere in group B this weekend, Mullinalaghta pipped Longford Slashers and Rathcline had too much for Fr. Manning Gaels.
