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Gaultier advance in Waterford SFC

Gaultier advance in Waterford SFC

Gaultier are through to the knockout stages of the senior football championship after a 0-15 to 1-9 win over Roanmore at Walsh Park.

Late points from JJ Hutchinson, Mark Fitzgerald and Niall McSweeney got Michael Flynn's men over the line in an exciting finish.

A controversial Dean Reidy goal brought the sides level for the eighth time with five minutes left. Gaultier goalkeeper David Whitty caught Reidy's point attempt but the umpires adjudged that he carried the ball over the line. Paddy Smith checked with his officials before the green flag was raised (0-12 to 1-9). JJ Hutchinson responded with a fantastic point from 45 metres. Mark Fitzgerald followed it up with a 40 metre effort. Tommy Martin won the next kickout and Niall McSweeney split the posts.

Mark Fitzgerald and Dessie Hutchinson finished with four points each from play for the winners. JJ Hutchinson and Niall McSweeney shot three apiece.

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Roanmore now enter the relegation play-offs. Dean Reidy continued his rich vein of form. The number eight leg the way with 1-3. Goalkeeper Josh Sheridan sent over four frees.

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