Elliott goal is decisive

Antrim SHC Final/Dunloy 1-16 Loughgiel 0-16: Loughgiel's hopes were crushed again, this time by Dunloy who won yesterday's thrilling…

Antrim SHC Final/Dunloy 1-16 Loughgiel 0-16:Loughgiel's hopes were crushed again, this time by Dunloy who won yesterday's thrilling county final, at Casement Park. This was Shamrocks' fifth consecutive loss in the decider. Despite a few scoring sprees by Dunloy, they couldn't shake off Loughgiel and it was a goal in the 45th minute that decided matters. Paddy Richmond beat his marker and found Ally Elliott who blasted to the net to make it 1-14 to 0-11.

SCORERS - Dunloy: A Elliott (1-4), G O'Kane (0-7, six frees), M Curry (0-2), M Molloy, L Richmond, P Richmond (0-1). Loughgiel: L Watson (0-13, six frees, three 65s), J Scullion (0-2), E McCloskey (0-1).

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