Shannon's late 45 is the difference

Horeswood 1-12 Fethard 1-11: A DAVID Shannon pointed 45 three minutes into additional time gave Horeswood a one-point victory…

Horeswood 1-12 Fethard 1-11:A DAVID Shannon pointed 45 three minutes into additional time gave Horeswood a one-point victory over Fethard in the opening semi-final, having led 1-7 to 0-3 at the interval.

They looked comfortable when PJ Banville extended their lead, but a Gareth Foley goal in the 44th minute inspired Fethard into a comeback and they amazingly managed to draw level as the game moved into additional time before Shannon got that all important late score.

HORESWOOD: D Shannon 1-3, 0-1 ‘45’; PJ Banville 0-4, two frees; B Hearn, L O’Brien, N Collins, E Shiely, D Murphy 0-1 each.

FETHARD: G Foley 1-1; J Byrne 0-4 frees; D Foley 0-3, one free; D Mullins, K Rowe, P Tubritt, 0-1 each.