RAY GUNS DOWN FARNEY MEN IN ULSTER SHOCK

CAVAN goalkeeper Raymond Galligan landed a 55 metre free with the last kick of extra-time to dump favourites Monaghan out of the Championship on a dramatic day in Clones.

- ORLA BANNON

Monaghan 1-17 Cavan 2-15

It had looked like his opposite number Rory Beggan had done enough to take the game to penalties when he drilled over a free in the 93rd minute of yesterday’s preliminary round Ulster SFC tie.

But there was time for one more twist on a blustery day at St Tiernach’s Park and Galligan (inset) made every use of the strong wind advantage to convert a monster free that had right to be right on the edge of his range.

Division One side Monaghan had their chances to make sure they advanced to a first round clash with Antrim next week.

They had a few goal opportunities in the first half saved by Galligan while Conor McCarthy cracked one off the crossbar and right at the end of normal time McManus missed a free to win it.