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Eamon Doggett

Laois hurler James Duggan scores 'point of the year' in U20 clash

Laois U20 hurler James Duggan scored the 'point of the year' in their Leinster Championship win over Westmeath on Tuesday.

The thrilling match, which went to extra time and ended up with a scoreline of 4-33 to 4-27 in favour of Laois, had many great scores.

But none were better than Duggan's - a point that has had hurling fans purring on social media.

The match was into the 14th minute of extra-time when Duggan missed a relatively easy chance to put Laois two clear in the match.

When his shot went wide of the posts, the young hurler limped across the pitch, clearly struggling with cramp.

But Duggan was then able to dive through the air to intercept a puck out from the Westmeath goalkeeper before striking the sliotar over the bar from his knees.

The commentators for Laois GAA TV enthused: "That was impossible! Point of the year so far!"

Kilkenny legend Jackie Tyrell tweeted: "Cramp, dives through the air, catches and points from his knees! I’ve seen it all now."

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