Erne Gaels Triumph in Thrilling AIB Ulster Club SFC Clash

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Erne Gaels Triumph in Thrilling AIB Ulster Club SFC Clash

In a gripping AIB Ulster Club SFC quarter-final, Erne Gaels Belleek triumphed over Kingscourt Stars with a score of 3-15 to 1-16, after extra time. This match took place at Kingspan Breffni, marking a significant achievement for the Fermanagh club.

Match Overview

Erne Gaels secured their place in the provincial semi-finals after a challenging victory. The team recently claimed back-to-back county titles, but this encounter tested their endurance as they required extra time to overcome their opponents.

Key Players and Performances

Odhran Johnston: Scored 1-2, securing the first goal for Erne Gaels.
Ultan Kelm: Contributed 1-1 and played a pivotal role in the game’s early stages.
Cian Shekleton (Kingscourt): Shone with 0-12, 10 of which came from play, leading Kingscourt’s comeback.
Jordan Morris (Kingscourt): An All-Star nominee, he scored 0-4 and crucially equalized at the end of regular time.

First Half Action

The match began in favor of Erne Gaels, who quickly established a commanding lead. They scored three early goals, taking the score to 3-2 to 0-1 by the 20th minute.

Goals by Erne Gaels came from:
Odhran Johnston (1st goal)
Ultan Kelm (2nd goal)
Jack McCann (3rd goal)

In contrast, Kingscourt struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities and entered the halftime break trailing 3-4 to 0-3.

Second Half Comeback

After the break, Kingscourt mounted a remarkable comeback. Trailing by 11 points at one stage, they began to find their rhythm. Cian Shekleton led the charge, scoring multiple points and keeping the pressure on Erne Gaels.

With Jordan Morris becoming increasingly influential, Kingscourt narrowed the gap. By the end of regulation time, a stoppage-time goal from Morris forced the match into extra time with a tie at 3-8 to 1-14.

Extra-Time Showdown

Entering extra time, Erne Gaels utilized the wind advantage to extend their lead. They outscored Kingscourt, managing a 3-13 to 1-15 lead by halftime of the additional period.

The second period of extra time saw Kingscourt adding only a single point, leading to Erne Gaels’ crucial victory.