Sean Treacy’s End St Gabriel’s Three-in-a-Row Dream in Extra-Time Thriller at Ruislip

London Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Sean Treacy’s 2-20 | St Gabriel’s 2-18

Sean Treacy’s booked their place in next weekend’s London Senior Hurling Championship final following a thrilling extra-time victory over reigning champions St Gabriel’s at McGovern Park, Ruislip, this afternoon.
In a fiercely contested encounter that could have gone either way, both sides gave everything in pursuit of a place in the county final, with Sean Treacy’s side eventually emerging victorious 2-20 to 2-18.
St Gabriel’s looked in a strong position at the interval, leading 2-07 to 1-07 after establishing a three-point advantage at the break. However, Sean Treacy’s took the game to St Gabriel’s, and a gripping second half saw both sides trade scores as the contest ebbed and flowed.
As the game entered its closing stages, Sean Treacy’s appeared to have edged ahead, only for St Gabriel’s to respond with a crucial equaliser deep into second-half injury time, sending this absorbing championship encounter into extra time.
The intensity continued throughout extra time, with neither side able to establish any meaningful breathing space. For much of the contest, there was never more than a puck of a ball between the teams, and every score was fiercely contested.
St Gabriel’s will undoubtedly rue a couple of missed opportunities late in the game when the outcome was still very much in the melting pot. However, Sean Treacy’s showed tremendous determination and composure when it mattered most, eventually securing a deserved two-point victory.
For St Gabriel’s, the defeat brings a disappointing end to their hopes of completing a historic three-in-a-row of London Senior Hurling titles. Neil Rogers’ reigning champions gave everything in defence of their crown but ultimately came up just short against worthy opponents.
Sean Treacy’s now return to the London Senior Hurling Championship final for the first time in several years, where they will face Brothers Pearse, who defeated Kilburn Gaels in the earlier semi-final at McGovern Park.

Full Match report to follow.