Brady went close to edging back in front after 45 minutes when his effort from the right wing rebounded off the crossbar, and all three subs were involved in Brian Ruane's critical goal which arrived a minute later. Tighe's hopeful ball towards goal was broken down by Corduff to the onrushing Pat Harte. Harte's shot was palmed away by Ollie Flanagan, but Ruane was on hand to finish to the net.Barry Solan kept hopes alive with a pointed free, only for Harte to convert the score of the day, drilling over with the outside of the boot to leave three clear again, 24 to 07.Michael Solan again reduced arrears on 59 minutes, but try as they may, could find no way past a resolute defence in injury time for whom Ger Cafferkey, Eanna Casey, Peter Rouse and Kenny Golden were outstanding in the final quarter.The Bills return QB Ryan Fitzpatrick who had an above average year last season as he passed for 3,000 yards and 23 touchdowns. The team did sign Tyler Thigpen as a backup and that shou