Despite trailing by eight points midway through the second half, Moate Community School fought their way back for a place in the Leinster senior football semi-final with a four-point win over St Mary's of Mullingar in Tubber yesterday.

After holding most of the possession in the first half, St Mary's led 1-6 to 0-4 at the break, including the opening goal from Colin White. However, with Nigel Adamson in superb free-taking form and a late goal from substitute Paul Hynds, Moate eventually prevailed.

Scorers: Moate CS: N Adamson 0-6, T Browne 1-1, J Henson, P Hynds 1-0 each, K McGuinness, A Rigney 0-1 each; St Mary's CBS: C White 1-7, S Cummins 0-3, J Shaw 0-1.