Kildare SFC/Moorefield 0-9 St Laurence's 0-8:Moorefield earned an opportunity to defend their Kildare football title at Newbridge yesterday.

The sides were level with 10 minutes to go, but Moorefield pulled clear and Frank Hanniffy gave them a three-point lead in the 59th.

Late scores by JP Byrne and Seán Fahy brought St Laurence's to within a point, but the equaliser eluded them despite a strong finish.

In the other semi-final, which was played on Saturday, Clane drew with Sarsfields.

SCORERS

Moorefield: C Kelly 0-3; P Murray (frees), F Hanniffy 0-2 each; R Sweeney, K Duane 0-1 each. St Laurence's: B Mackey 0-3, two frees; S Fahy, P O'Neill 0-2 each; JP Byrne 0-1.