Murphy makes the difference
Killannin come close to upset of the weekend
WHEN Tuam Stars needed to put a bit of daylight between themselves and Killannin in the second half of extra-time on Sunday, a familiar face provided the right amount of inspiration.
Jamie Murphy has put down many memorable performances for Tuam Stars. One of the oldest, if not the oldest, players on the field, Murphy came up with a couple of crucial moments in that extra-time period against Killannin.
Tuam Stars held a slender 0-18 to 0-17 lead when Murphy put his body on the line to win possession from the throw-in for the second half of extra-time. He pointed on the turn a couple of minutes later and then scored the game’s only goal in minute 77. Murphy’s left-footed shot hit the post before rebounding into the net off the same leg.
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