Complex sentence: Both sides lined out against each other in the final of the National League and, in spite of a 2-26 to 4-17 defeat after extra-time, Curran's side were widely lauded for their performance.
Split into simpler sentences: Both sides lined out against each other in the final of the National League. A period of extra-time followed, however, in spite of a 2-26 to 4-17 defeat, Curran's side were widely lauded for their performance.