Midleton in control as late scoring burst destroys Douglas

THE scoreline at the end flattered Midleton at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday, yet, there was never any real doubt that they would be the team to face Ballymartle in next Sunday’s Cork SHC quarter-final.

They were in the lead for the entire game and, from a position of being just six points clear in the 49th minute, went on a scoring rampage with an impressive return of 3-4 in remaining time.

Team manager Ger Power credited the players with a positive response to a request to raise their standard in the second-half. And, he wasn’t getting carried away by the huge margin, stressing they will treat the All-Ireland Intermediate Club champions with ‘total respect.’