In a dramatic opening to the Tailteann Cup at O’Moore Park, Laois and Carlow played out a 2-17 to 2-17 draw.
The game started on an even keel, with both teams trading early scores. However, Carlow’s fortunes took a hit when Colin Byrne received a black card. Laois seized this opportunity, quickly scoring 1-2 without reply, and established a commanding lead.
Carlow’s Aaron Amond was the savior, orchestrating a remarkable rally from seven points down. His two late goals turned what seemed like a certain defeat into a hard-fought draw, leaving Laois supporters in shock.
After the game, Carlow manager Niall Carew shared his thoughts on the comeback. “I think we earned that draw with our second-half effort, but it’s frustrating to have been seven points down at halftime. We missed a couple of goal chances that we’ve been focusing on in training. Converting those would have kept us in the game and maintained our momentum.”
With the draw in their opening game, Carlow now looks ahead to their next challenge. They will host Fermanagh at Netwatch Cullen Park this Saturday in a crucial Group 3 encounter. Following their dramatic comeback against Laois, Carlow fans are eager to see if their team can build on this momentum and secure a victory.
