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Outpouring Of Joy As Longford Reach First Semi-Final In 30 Years

Outpouring Of Joy As Longford Reach First Semi-Final In 30 Years
Arthur James O'Dea
By Arthur James O'Dea
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On an afternoon where Carlow continued their impressive start to 2018 with a memorable victory against Kildare, Longford have added to a special day for the Leinster football championship.

Taking on Andy McEntee's Meath in Pearse Park, Longford had not made it past the quarter-final stage of the provincial championships in thirty years.

In spectacular fashion, Longford managed to hold off a late Meath surge as their provincial hopes dwindled in unimaginable circumstances; finishing with a 0-16 to 0-14 scoreline.

Chasing a five-point deficit with 10 minutes remaining, Meath suffered a set-back when McEntee's son Shane was sent off for striking Rian Brady.

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Yet, things were hardly straight-forward for Longford irrespective of any advantage on the scoreboard or in personnel.

With a three-point and one-man advantage inside the final 10 minutes, Longford relied heavily on Paddy Collum; a sure Meath goal denied in spectacular fashion.

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See Also: Watch: Incredible Scenes As Carlow Make History With Stunning Victory Over Kildare

 

 

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