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Late Loftus strike seals emotional intermediate title triumph for Crossmolina

Conor Loftus takes the decisive penalty
Conor Loftus takes the decisive penalty

Mayo star Conor Loftus kicked Crossmolina Deel Rovers to All-Ireland Club Intermediate Football Championship glory on a day of drama and emotion at Croke Park.

Derry representatives Ballinderry were a point up with five minutes of injury-time played when goalkeeper Ben McKinless conceded a penalty and was sent off.

Loftus, whose fiancée Róisin Cryan died tragically a fortnight ago, stepped up to send the kick to the net for a 1-12 to 0-13 victory.

Team captain Mikie Loftus dedicated the win to the late Róisin.

The match had originally been due to be played on 12 January but was postponed after her passing.

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