Hurling
Down SHC Final: Portaferry finish strongly
A general view of Páirc Esler, Newry. Photo by Philip Fitzpatrick/Sportsfile
Down SHC Final
Portaferry 0-20 Ballycran 0-16
Four late points on the spin earned Portaferry a Down SHC Final win over Ballycran at Páirc Esler.
Level at 0-16 each in the closing stages, Portaferry delivered in style with the issue delicately poised.
Daithí Sands rifled Portaferry ahead before Tom Murray, Tom McGrattan, and Barry Trainor added points for the winners.
It was a lively encounter throughout with Ballycran ahead 0-8 to 0-7 at the interval.
After the restart it remained highly competitive, but Portaferry finished with a flourish.
