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Paul Towey of Charlestown Sarsfields against Shairoze Akram of Ballaghaderreen. Pic: Sportsfile
Ballaghaderreen 3-13
Charlestown 2-12
In Charlestown
An on-fire Kuba Callaghan was pivotal as Ballaghaderreen secured their place in the last-eight of the senior championship.
The turning point arrived when Charlestown goalkeeper Kenneth Brennan was black-carded, and Kuba Callaghan converted the penalty past stand-in Gareth O’Donnell.
Earlier, Paul Towey had a penalty saved before the 2019 finalists struck for gold through Callaghan and Matthew Connor.
Mayo star Towey battled hard to keep his side in the fray with frees and a goal, while Jack Mahon and Ben Crean also contributed, but each surge was met by Ballagh' replies.
Connor added a third goal after the restart, and Callaghan’s flawless placed-ball kicking kept Charlestown at arm’s length. Despite late resistance, Ballaghaderreen ran out worthy winners, scuppering Sarsfields' hopes of progression and leaving them battling to avoid the relegation play-offs.
A full report, plus reaction, will be carried in Tuesday's edition of The Mayo News.
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