SAFC: 12‑man Bishopstown survive chaotic finish against Clyda to dodge relegation play-off

Bishopstown's Gary Holland moves towards the goal against Clyda Rovers. Picture: Noel Sweeney

    Barry O'Mahony Bishopstown: 2-14 (2-1-12)

Bishopstown held their nerve to hold off Clyda Rovers to avoid another relegation play-off after a tense and fiery afternoon in the McCarthy Insurance Group SAFC at Páirc Uí Rinn on Sunday.

This final game in Group 3 was effectively a relegation play-off semi-final as the city side ensured there would be no Slán leat match, given their hurlers have one next weekend in the Co-Op SuperStores PIHC.

Brian Cuthbert’s side were more economical, with Gary Holland the main man, as they won by seven points.

The Town did lead by eight at one stage in a mad second half, only for it to be cut down to a single point.