Rathmore claim Kerry club title with dramatic victory
Rathmore secured a brilliant triumph over Dr Crokes at Fitzgerald Stadium following a hard-fought battle. A crucial late goal from substitute John Moynihan sealed the memorable win and dashed opposition hopes.
Rathmore clinched the Kerry Senior Club Football Championship title following a hard-fought battle against Dr Crokes at Fitzgerald Stadium. The eventual champions displayed immense resilience throughout a tense encounter to overcome their formidable opponents in style.
The tone was set early on when Fionn Murphy netted the opening goal, helping Rathmore establish a narrow 1-4 to 0-6 lead at the interval. Dr Crokes faced an uphill battle after Micheal Burns received a red card in the eighteenth minute, though they continued to press forward with determination.
As the action recommenced, Brendan O'Keeffe kicked a vital two-pointer before Tony Brosnan missed a crucial penalty by firing over the bar. Ultimately, substitute John Moynihan delivered the decisive blow with a late goal that pushed Rathmore six points clear and sealed a famous victory.