Demons in derby dreamland

UCC DEMONS overwhelmed neighbours Bord Gáis Neptunefor the second time in three weeks to qualify for the final of the National Cup on an 84-66 scoreline as the third derby game of the season brought the curtain down on an action-packed weekend of cup action in Cork.

It may not have been the game they had hoped for but it drew the crowds in their thousands to Neptune Stadium and while it eventually fizzled out, there was plenty of action and drama packed into three exciting quarters.

Neptune came out with all guns blazing with Phil Taylor, Ron Thompson and Michael McGinn firing them into a healthy early lead. Demons had to stage a comeback to remain in contention but at the end of the first quarter the margin was down to a point.