
Courtwood also had to play parts of the game with 14 players.
Getting a draw in the end was a positive result.
That's the view of Courtwood manager Mark Bates following his side's 2-12 to 1-15 draw with Portarlington in the Laois Football Final on Sunday.
Despite playing parts of the game with 14 men, Courtwood almost claimed a first title with Paul O'Flynn and Alan Kinsella getting their side's two goals.
They'll have a second chance to win the title in two weeks in a replay.
Bates says his team showed great character to force an extra game:
Mark Bates spoke to the media following the final whistle:
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