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Enda Reilly got the Cavan goal. James Crombie/INPHO

Cavan beat Scotland in Scotland to reach Junior All-Ireland final

Cavan representing Leinster, took on Scotland in the All-Ireland semi-final in Edinburgh.

Cavan 1-17

Scotland 0-6

CAVAN DEFEATED SCOTLAND in Edinburgh tonight, to set up an All-Ireland final clash with Kerry.

There were 14 points between the teams in the end, but in truth a spirited Scotland side did put it up to Cavan for long periods.

Just eight points down coming into the final quarter of the game, the All-Britain champions had managed to keep Cavan from finding the back of their net before Enda Reilly ended the game as a contest with his well-taken strike.

The Cavan U21 star was one of a number of youngsters lining out for Cavan against a Scottish side who made history in being the first team outside of Ireland or England to contest an All-Ireland Junior semi-final.

Cavan were well served by Reilly, Paul O’Connor, and Packie Leddy; all Ulster U21 medallists in recent years, while Scotland full-forward Tony Gallagher had his moments.

The Ulster team, representing Leinster in this championship due to the absence of an Ulster competition, will now face Kerry in the final. A Munster team has won the Junior All-Ireland in each of the last three years.

Cavan vs Kerry will take place in two weeks time, with further match details yet to be announced.

It’s benefitted Dublin, Cork and Kerry but what’s the future for the junior football championship?

Dublin ease into their fifth consecutive semi-final – Donegal await

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