Sligo under-20 gaelic footballers are getting ready for an All-Ireland under-20 ‘B’ football final appearance next week, following Sunday’s penalty shootout victory over Tipperary at Markievicz Park.
The sides finished level at 2-20 to 0-26 after extra-time – with Sligo winning 5-3 on penalties.
Aaron Lang, James Lavin, Paul Flynn, Cian Nicholson and Cian Carty all converted their spot kicks to send Sligo into the final on Wednesday, May 20th.
They now await the winners of this Wednesday’s second semi-final between Down and Wexford in Abbotstown (8pm).
Sunday’s victory proved a timely antidote to Sligo seniors disappointing Tailteann Cup display against Tipp in the first game at Markievicz Park.
Listen back here to the penalty shootout on Sunday, as described by the Ocean FM Sport commentary team of Rian Bailey and Willie Gormley.
All-Ireland U20 ‘ B’ football semi-final result
Sligo 2-20 Tipperary 0-26 after extra-time
Sligo won 5-3 on penalties)
Wednesday, May 13th
All-Ireland U20 ‘B’ semi-final
Down v Wexford, 8pm
All-Ireland U20 ‘A’ semi-finals
Kerry v Roscommon, 7:30pm
Tyrone (holders) v Kildare, 7:30pm.
Wednesday, May 20th
All-Ireland U20 ‘B’ football final
Sligo v Down/Wexford
Venue & time tbc…