Scotstown supervisor David McCague praised his gamers’ bravery after the defending champions survived a exceptional Magherafelt comeback to progress to the Ulster Membership SFC semi-finals.
The Monaghan aspect secured a dramatic 2-21 to 2-20 victory in Clones, having wanted a late Nicky Sherlock equaliser to power additional time earlier than holding off one other Magherafelt fightback.
“Bravery. The gamers have been courageous,” McCague instructed BBC Sport NI when requested what bought his aspect over the road.
“I referenced Damien McArdle’s win on the ultimate kick-out after Magherafelt went a degree up on the finish of regular time. Nicky Sherlock’s bravery to go on the rating.
“The final kick-out of the sport, Max Maguire introduced for a kick-out and that is bravery. I believe within the fashionable recreation the bravest group wins the sport and I believe most likely that is the piece that bought us over the road.”
McCague additionally questioned the controversial late free awarded in opposition to goalkeeper Rory Beggan for his problem on Shane Heavron, which allowed Magherafelt to take the lead in stoppage time.
“From my view of it, he bought his arms to the ball and went out for a forty five, or possibly he did not.
“Now, his momentum did carry into Shane Heavron, I settle for that. However it is a collision sport, it is a bodily sport, and Rory had no intention of taking part in the person.
“From my view of it, I felt it was a really harsh name.”
Regardless of disagreeing with the choice, McCague praised referee Noel Mooney’s total efficiency.
“Seasons swing in these moments. However look, Noel Mooney is a top-class referee and I actually loved how he refereed the sport at present.”
With a semi-final in opposition to St Eunan’s approaching, McCague believes his aspect’s expertise will show invaluable.
“Our dressing room is stuffed with fellas who’ve realized classes over a protracted variety of years they usually have a fantastic capability to speak the fitting message to one another on the proper time.”
“We’ll be hoping that we’re stronger because of the true check and problem we bought at present.”
