Cork and Tipp Juniors finish level in a classic encounter

Cork and Tipp finish level in a classic

CORK LADIES FOOTBALL TG4 MUNSTER JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP, Round 4
CORK 3-10 TIPPERARY 3-10

Last nights round four, level pegging display in Ardfinnan, set
the scene for a classic TG4 Munster junior final on August 7. Having
trailed 1-2 2-7 at the interval, Cork had no choice but to pull
their socks up and that they did. Inspired by Annie Walsh and Tara
Galvin they clawed their way back and with a minute into injury
time, they led by two points, thanks to an earlier penalty from
Ciara O’Sullivan.

Instantly, the Premier county mastered a peach of a comeback, as
captain Mairead Morrissey secured, what was believed to be the match
winning goal. But it was Cork’s Joanne Hennessy who stole the limelight
when she coolly slotted over a point to level the game, seconds
before proceedings were called to a halt. “Defensively we gelled
extremely well”, said assistant Cork manager, Terry O’Brien. “Under
severe pressure our backs kept their heads and our keeper pulled
off the saves when questions were asked. “The dilemma now is naming
the team for the final. Everyone has proved themselves, it’s just
a case of getting the right formula now.

Come show time in two weeks, the Rebels’ will no doubt have the
plan fine tuned to retain their Munster crown.

Scorers for Cork: C O’Sullivan 2-0, J Hennessy 1-2, C O’Driscoll,
E Harrington and S Power 0-2each, V Power and J McCarthy 0-1 each.

CORK: M O’Sullivan, C Murphy, J O’Donoughue, B Forde, T Galvin,
F Crowley, V Power, S Power, A Walsh, E Harrington, C O’Driscoll,
J Lynham, L Moynihan, J Hennessy, J McCarthy.
Subs: B Wiseman for J O’Donoughue, E Cotter for S Power,
N Hickey for C O’Driscoll, T Lucey for J Lynham, C O’Sullivan for
L Moynihan.
Referee: J White (Kerry)

Mary White PRO, Cork Ladies Football