Sarsfields advance to Semi-Finals After Thrilling Encounter with Glen Rovers
RIVERSTOWN, CORK – Sarsfields secured their place in the semi-finals following a captivating and closely contested match against Glen Rovers, finishing with a scoreline of 2-18 to 2-16. The game, filled with dramatic swings and individual brilliance, saw Sarsfields ultimately demonstrate a stronger finish to claim victory.
The hard-fought win propels Sarsfields forward in the championship, while Glen Rovers face a challenging path ahead, requiring further strong performances to remain in contention. This result underscores the competitive intensity of the current hurling season and sets the stage for an exciting semi-final showdown for Sarsfields.
The match began with an exchange of frees between Colm McCarthy of Sarsfields and Patrick Horgan of Glen Rovers. Horgan had an opportunity to put Glen Rovers ahead with a goal, but a brilliant save from Ben Graham denied the attempt, along with Kennefick’s subsequent follow-up. Horgan converted the resulting 65, bringing the score to 2-12 to 1-14. Sarsfields responded with points from D Hogan and james Sweeney, before Lee Quilligan, recently substituted, was fouled, leading to a triumphant penalty from Horgan, leveling the score at 2-14.
A period of intense back-and-forth followed, with Brosnan and Horgan briefly putting Glen Rovers ahead, but Sarsfields ultimately seized control with a decisive finish.
Scorers:
Sarsfields: Colm McCarthy 0-7 (0-6f, 0-1 65), B O’Flynn 2-0, D Hogan 0-5, J Sweeney 0-3, D Kearney 0-3, C O’Sullivan 0-1, B Murphy 0-1, K Murphy 0-1, C Darcy 0-1, S O’Regan 0-1.
Glen Rovers: P Horgan 2-10 (1-4f, 0-1 65), D Brosnan 0-4, M Mullins 0-2, E Downey 0-1 (0-1f), R Downey 0-1, E O’Leary 0-1.
Teams:
Sarsfields: B Graham; C O’Sullivan, C Roche, Cathal McCarthy; B Murphy, C Leahy, L Elliott; D Kearney, K Murphy; Colm McCarthy, D Hogan, C Darcy; B Nodwell, J Sweeney, B O’Flynn. Subs: S O’regan for Nodwell (39), J O’Connor for Kearney (50), D English for Cathal McCarthy (53, injured).
Glen Rovers: C Hickey; L Coughlan, D Dooling, E Varian; C McCarthy, R Downey, E Downey; A O’Donovan, M Mullins; J Brosnan, D Brosnan, R Dunne; S Kennefick, P Horgan, E O’Leary. Subs: B Moylan for Dooling (23, injured), L Quilligan for J Brosnan, L Horgan for Dunne (both 42).
Referee: C O’Regan (Ballyhea).
