Harlequins in shock as Burns steals cup win for C of I

CORK HARLEQUINS were left cursing themselves for going to sleep at the start of extra-time, allowing Cork Church of Ireland to plunder a golden-goal victory in Saturday’s Munster Senior Cup semi-final at Farmer’s Cross.

Nick Burns was left unmarked at the back post to tap home Stephen Sweetnam’s swept cross just 78 seconds into the extra period, after the sides had been left deadlocked at 1-1 following normal time of a disappointing encounter.

Jason Black tucked away a short corner rebound to put Quins deservedly in front on 48 minutes, after the hosts had soaked up C of I pressure in the opening period.