Kevin McStay’s men always had the upper hand but they had to keep a late Roscommon rally at bay
In front of 8,597 spectators, Kevin McStay’s men always held the upper hand but they had to keep a lateWhile Mayo lost Fergal Boland to a red card, an injury to Enda Smith won’t have helped Roscommon’s mood ahead of their crunch game against Cavan in two weeks’ time.
A superb individual score by Enda Smith edged the Rossies back in front before McLaughlin found a huge hole through the middle of the home side’s defence to bring the sides level once more.A 28th minute free from Ryan O’Donoghue put Mayo ahead for the first time but Ciarán Lennon became Roscommon’s seventh scorer of the half to tie the contest at 0-7 apiece.
Mayo were patient before finding the pass to open up the Roscommon defence, and Flynn’s second score of the game was followed by the game’s pivotal moment on the hour mark.
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