Dungannon Thomas Clarke's 0-19

Errigal Ciaran 2-12

(After extra-time)

A last gasp extra-time '45 from corner-back Ciaran Barker saw Dungannon Thomas Clarke's pip Errigal Ciaran in a thrilling Tyrone SFC semi-final, ending a 34-year wait to reach the O'Neill Cup decider.

23-year-old Barker showed nerves of steel at the death to send the Clarke's on their way to a third consecutive extra-time win in the championship and the brink of their first title since 1956.

Patrick Quinn's 61st minute point for Dungannon sent the entertaining tie into extra-time as the sides finished level on 0-12 to 1-9 after normal-time.

Dungannon’s Patrick Molloy with Aidan McCrory of Errigal Ciaran. ©INPHO/Tommy Dickson.

Errigal Ciaran looked to have broken their opponents brave resistance when Ciaran McGinley grabbed a goal on the stroke of half-time in extra-time, 2-12 to 0-15.

However, Dungannon's battling qualities came up trumps again as they fired the last four scores to snatch a memorable victory with Barker kicking the winner.

 

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