Graham strikes as Rathfriland held in top of the table clash

By The Newsroom
Published 6th Dec 2016, 10:55 BST
Updated 6th Dec 2016, 12:41 BST
Mark Hutchinson (right) presents Mervyn Groves with a matchball sponsorship on behalf of Tom Kelly's Bar for Rathfriland Rangers' game against Ards Rangers.Mark Hutchinson (right) presents Mervyn Groves with a matchball sponsorship on behalf of Tom Kelly's Bar for Rathfriland Rangers' game against Ards Rangers.
Mark Hutchinson (right) presents Mervyn Groves with a matchball sponsorship on behalf of Tom Kelly's Bar for Rathfriland Rangers' game against Ards Rangers.
Nothing could separate title challengers Rathfriland Rangers and Ards Rangers in their top-of-the-table 1-1 draw at Iveagh Park.

David Graham had put the Whites ahead late in the first half with a fine curling effort, but Ryan Newberry struck a glorious free-kick to level midway through the second period.

Within the opening two minutes, Rathfriland lost their skipper Peter McCann to a calf tear. In spite of that, the Whites were well on top for much of the first 45 minutes.

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Ally Wilson had a great chance to open the scoring when James Costello’s shot was parried into his path, but it fell to his weaker foot and the ‘keeper made a superb diving block.