In a pulsating game in which both sides could have emerged victorious, the final score of 2-10 a piece meant that Sarsfields and Taghmon would have to repeat their heroics in a replayed county semi-final. Leading by a single point at half-time our lads got off to a great start in the second half by adding 1-1 to their tally within the first 3 minutes and at that stage must have fancied their chances of going on to secure victory. However, credit must go to this Taghmon/Camross side who knuckled down and responded in such a brave manner that they hauled themselves back into contention by being only 2 points down with a few minutes to go. Then disaster struck the Sarsfields when a shot for a point rebounded of the Sarsfields upright and fell to a Taghmon player who bundled the ball to the net to give them the lead with time almost up. However this Sarsfields team showed the strenght and determination that won them the U14 title 2 years ago by getting the equalising point with almost the last kick of the game setting up an eagerly anticipated replay to be played later this month.

Each and every player gave their all in this game and despite the intensity of the occasion, the game was played in the most sporting of manner. Best on the night for our lads were Tom Nolan, Adam Doyle, Lee Walker and Darren Bergin and, with the return of Jack Ennis and Mark Browne who were unavailable, hopes are high that we can win the replay and go on to face Shelmaliers in the County Final.