Armagh Harps 1-10 Clan na Gael 2-6
Goalkeeper Conall McCann was the hero for Armagh Harps as they defeated Clan na Gael in the inaugural Junior B Championship final. With his side one down, McCann fired over a two-point free from outside the 45 to win the game.
McCann finished the game as top scorer, with 0-6 on the night. He was also named as the Man of the Match. Clans looked to have none enough in the second period, but couldn’t hold on to get their hands on the cup.
The Harps controlled possession during the early exchanges but it was Clan na Gael who recorded the first score through Calbhan McConville. Harps shot back with three on the bounce however through Ciaran McCourt (2) and Cahair McCartney.
Ross Marsden edged Clans in front with the opening goal of the evening but Harps soon shot back ahead. Goalkeeper McCann ventured up the field to split the posts with a two-point free.
Ronan McAlinden popped over a score from the dead ball to tie things up. The Harps shot back with another free from outside the arc by McCann to give them a 0-7 to 1-2 half time lead.
Second half
Harps were reduced to 14 men at the start of the second half. Oliver Guy picked up a black card to go with his yellow card from the opening period. Clans took over from there and Ronan McAlinden slotted home the resulting penalty.
McAlinden added a free before the upright denied Aodhan Henderson a goal and the Lurgan lads has to settle for a Marsden point. Lennox Camara swopped over a two-point free to make it a five-point game.
A goal from McCartney breathed some live into the Harps with their first score of the second half. Substitute Dylan Daly split the posts but the chance to win the game fell to McCann who fired over to secure the victory.