Tourlestrane joint-manager Eamonn O’Hara is in no doubt that his charges are lucky to be still in the Sligo SFC.

A brilliant performance by Coolera/Strandhill almost saw them over the line, but the defending champions dug deep to snatch a draw in Sunday's semi-final.

O’Hara told the Sligo Champion that they were fortunate to draw, but added that the players deserve credit for their work rate.

“Last year we were in the same position against Tubbercurry when the game seemed like it was running away from us but we managed to get a late score,” said O’Hara.

“Thankfully, we went on to win that replay and we expected Coolera to do similar against us. They probably came here with a game plan and we probably played into their hands in the first half rather than play to our own plan.

“We spoke about having a plan if we were three or four down or three or four up at half time, but we didn’t forecast having a man sent off. We pride ourselves on discipline and the reaction from Brian Kennedy to get himself sent off is unfortunate.

“But we managed to put that plan in place at half time and thankfully the lads responded really well.”

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