Cork almost snatched a dramatic victory when Eimear Kiely hit the crossbar in the dying seconds.
AN AMAZING GAME ended in a welter of excitement as Galway survived a late Cork rally to retain their unbeaten run in the Lidl Ladies National Football League at Pearse Stadium in Salthill.A pulsating match was dominated by the swirling Salthill wind and rain, but Galway’s running game was suited to playing against the elements in the opening half.
The home side stuck to the game-plan and made a flying start to the second half with three quickfire points from Olivia Divilly, Ailbhe Davoren and Roisin Leonard to get back into contention. The Westerners got their revival underway with a string of points from subs Hannah Noone and Tracey Leonard, along with a couple of inspirational efforts from the outstanding Ailbhe Davoren.
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