Defending champions Padraig Pearses delivered a stunning performance, scoring ten points in extra time to overcome Oran in a thrilling Hodson Bay Hotel SFC preliminary quarter-final on Wednesday night in Kiltoom. The final score was 2-26 to 3-15 in favor of Pearses. The teams were tied at 2-16 to 3-13 after normal time, with Oran leading 3-15 to 2-17 at halftime in extra time. However, Pearses dominated the final period, outscoring Oran 0-9 to 0-1 to secure a quarter-final clash with Boyle.
The Hodson Bay Hotel SFC quarter-final draw, held in Kiltoom on Wednesday night, promises four exciting matchups. Roscommon Gaels will host title favorites St. Brigid’s, who suffered a surprise defeat to Michael Glavey’s in round three. Michael Glavey’s will face St. Faithleach’s, while Clann na nGael, the championship’s form team, takes on Nigel Dineen’s Elphin. Defending champions Padraig Pearses will meet Boyle in another highly anticipated tie. Fixtures for these matches will be confirmed over the weekend.
