Published: Friday, 6th August, 2010 9:44pm

Gaels survive late scare

Man of the Match Cathal Collins

Cavan Gaels 0-13

Ballinagh 1-8

Cavan Gaels held off a spirited late rally from Ballinagh to advance to the last eight of the 2010 SFC by two points at a rain-sodden Breffni Park this evening (Friday).

The Gaels led 4-0 after three minutes thanks to a couple of fine scores from Sean Johnston but Ballinagh rallied well and went in just two down, 0-6 to 0-4, at the break.

However, the champions - who lost full forward Nicholas Walsh to injury after 15 minutes - pulled away in the third quarter, with points from Niall Murray and Niall Smith.

Up 0-11 to 0-4, it looked as if the Gaels would go through safely but Ballinagh rallied well and a couple of Niall McDermott frees and an injury time goal from sub Enda Brady brought them to within two.

But Cavan Gaels, for whom Cathal Collins was outstanding at full-back, held on to go through.

Meanwhile, there were wins for Ramor over Lavey and Mountnugent, Munterconnacht and Ballyconnell First Ulsters.

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