That is what we expect our goalkeeper to do, to pull off a great save like that when it is needed and thankfully he did that.
It is important that when the opposition get in on goal that you have a goalie who can pull off a save like that and he proved that today," Forde said.
Galway won the game by 0-17 to 1-10 He has played in two Connacht finals, in 2007, losing to Sligo, and in 2008, defeating Mayo.
His brother, Conor, was a member of Galway's victorious All-Ireland Minor Championship team in 2007.
Currently playing in Brisbane Australia for John Mitchels Gaelic football Club 2014 Champions.