Maher sparks Dublin into life as Midleton exit tamely
Although Midleton led by 0-8 to 0-3 at half-time, with centre-forward Robert White chalking up some excellent scores, it was obvious from an early stage that the Cork students would have it all to do to survive this acid semi-final test.
Indeed, it took a superb save from the outstanding Ciaran Cronin to deny Paul Ryan a goal for Dublin in the 12th minute and although Midleton held the upper hand on the scoreboard, they were fortunate to have done so because the Leinster representatives wasted a succession of gilt-edged scoring opportunities.
