Cargin CLG advanced to the Antrim Senior Football Championship final in the most dramatic of circumstances.
With the game on the line and Cargin trailing Naomh Gall by two points in the last minute of additional time, the Toomebridge based club booted their way into the championship final with was seemingly the last kick of the game to win 2-17 to 4-10.
#NorthernSwitchGearSFC Semi Final
Result @naomhgall: 4-10(22)@Cargin_Gac: 2-17(23) pic.twitter.com/MdWoxiIbvE— Antrim GAA (@AontroimGAA) October 6, 2018
Goal and Cargin win ! pic.twitter.com/EdOmWE57yy
— Antrim GAA (@AontroimGAA) October 6, 2018
Naomh Gall filled the goal with every player they could fit on the line but it was ultimately in vein as they were unable to stop the free.
Following the last minute win, the Cargin CLG Twitter account also poked fun at the GAA’s decision to introduce new trial rules during the National Football League next year.
What an ending!! Great game. Maybe leaves the rules as they are!!
— Cargin CLG (@Cargin_Gac) October 6, 2018
The GAA outlined five proposals for rule changes – set to be discussed with players, coaches, referees and officials prior to the 2019 Football Leagues.
If approved by those involved in the discussions – the five rule changes will be trialed in the 2019 National League – where, if they’re a success, they will be implemented in the championship from 2020 onward.
The first proposal focuses on reducing rote hand-passing, the second on kicking backwards from sidelines. The third would see the introduction of a mark for balls caught between the goals and the 21 yard line. The fourth will see the sin-bin brought back – ten minutes in the bin for a black card offence, or for two yellows. The fifth relates to kickouts.
