Christy Ring Cup Relegation Playoff

Roscommon 1-13
Mayo 0-15

Mayo's hope's of remaining in the Tier Two Hurling Championship for 2006 were dealt a hammer blow as Roscommon came from behind in the dying minutes of the game with a goal in injury time to snatch victory. The goal, which was scored by late substitute Gary Waldron now consines Mayo to a relegation do-or-die battle against Derry on 13th August, with the losers plying their trade in the Nicky Rackard Cup for 2006.

Mayo outhurled their neighbours for most of the second period but failed to finish off the Roscommon challenge. Adrian Freeman finished the game with 0-9 while Stephan Broderick ammassed 0-4 from midfield.

Mayo: Tom Duffy; Derek Walsh, Seami Barrett, Brian Delaney; Con Ryan, Shane Morley, Ger Whyte; Stephen Broderick (0-4), Stephen Coyne (0-1); Paul Reape, Kevin Healy, Ken Robinson; Rory Campion, Pierse Higgins, Adrian Freeman (0-9). Subs: Adrian Hession (0-1).