Galway will march on to play Kerry in the All-Ireland junior football final after overcoming Meath in a remarkable semi-final showdown in Dr Hyde Park.
A hat-trick from Aran Islands club man Colm Brennan proved crucial for the Tribesmen who had ten different scorers in the game.
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2019 @officialgaa All-Ireland JFC Semi-Final #MeathFootball #GAABelong
Extra fime, full time@MeathGAA: 5-22(37)@Galway_GAA: 7-17(38) pic.twitter.com/ubgRGGJsIb— Meath GAA (@MeathGAA) July 13, 2019
2019 @officialgaa All-Ireland JFC Semi-Final
ET FT@MeathGAA: 5-22(37)@Galway_GAA: 7-17(38)
🇶🇦🇶🇦🇶🇦🇶🇦 Final here we come 👊— Galway GAA Coaching & Games (@CoachingGalway) July 13, 2019
2-6 from Meath forward Kevin Ross had the Royals hopeful of a final spot but a late Enda Tierney goal forced extra-time where Galway ultimately prevailed. At the end of the game the teams were tied 6-11 to 4-17. Johnny Ryan's introduction proved crucial as he hit 0-4 in the additional stages. It means Davy Nelson's side bow out of the championship.
With Kerry playing Donegal in Croke Park next week, there is now a possibility of a double-header for the juniors.
