Scoil Ruain overcome Sancta Maria College in epic battle

Scoil Ruain, Killenaule, Thurles defeat Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh, Mayo in Umbro Senior B Boys Cup:

 

Scoil Ruain, Killenaule, Thurles defeated Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh 2 - 1 to progress to the Final of the Umbro Senior B Boys Cup:

The match was played in difficult conditions in Athlone IT but this did not deter both teams from providing a spirited performance for a place in the Final: Scoil Ruain settled into the game early and took full advantage with a goal in the first ten minutes of the game: There was plenty of skill on display and Sancta Maria College experienced the upper hand in the second half with an equaliser to draw the game level: The match looked to be heading into extra time but Scoil Ruain dug deep and found the winner with seven minutes remaining: