Dingle Triumphs with Stunning Finish in AIB Munster Club SFC Final

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Dingle Triumphs with Stunning Finish in AIB Munster Club SFC Final

Dingle Football Club achieved a stunning victory in the AIB Munster Club Senior Football Championship Final, edging out St Finbarr’s by a score of 1-18 to 0-20. This match took place at FBD Semple Stadium, where 2,714 spectators witnessed the thrilling confrontation.

Dingle’s Dramatic Comeback

Conor Geaney’s last-minute free kick was pivotal in transforming Dingle’s prospects as they turned a five-point deficit into a remarkable win. The Kerry team hadn’t led since the early minutes and remained under pressure until the dying moments of the game.

Key Players and Performances

Dylan Geaney: Top scorer for Dingle with 0-9 points, including two two-pointers.
Paul Geaney: Scored 1-2 and played a crucial role throughout the match.
Steven Sherlock: St Finbarr’s captain, earned a man-of-the-match title with 0-16 from 14 attempts.

The game saw Dingle trailing by five points with just seven minutes left. However, the Geaney brothers rallied Dingle’s offense to close the gap and eventually seize the victory.

Match Progression

Dingle opened the scoring with quick points from Paul, Conor, and Dylan Geaney within the first four minutes. St Finbarr’s responded thanks to Sherlock, who dominated the first half, securing 12 of his team’s 14 points before halftime.

The score at halftime stood at 0-14 to 1-6 in favor of St Finbarr’s. Dingle’s strategy evolved in the second half, as they made tactical adjustments, particularly on defending against Sherlock’s exceptional play.

Turning Points in the Second Half

Dylan Geaney and Tom O’Sullivan started Dingle’s comeback.
A juggernaut performance from Sherlock saw him net multiple points, giving St Finbarr’s a seven-point lead.
In a dramatic finish, Dingle executed a series of crucial plays to reclaim the lead.

Crucially, a free awarded against St Finbarr’s advanced 50 meters, allowing Dingle to secure the final free from which they scored the match-winner. Paul Geaney lifted the championship cup, marking a historic achievement for Dingle as they advance to the All-Ireland semi-final, where they will face Ballyboden St Enda’s.