Bride prove stronger in battle of the Rovers

BRIDE ROVERS won the battle of the Rovers for Evening Echo Cork County SHC survival at Pairc Ui Rinn last night, the East Cork outfit beating city side Glen Rovers 3-15 to 1-13 to advance to the next round.

Already shrouded in sadness following the unexpected death of one of the famous clubs most legendary figures - John Lyons - Glen Rovers were plunged into further mourning by a far more effective Bride Rovers side.

Bride Rovers came up trumps with two spectacular goals from midfielder Brian Murphy in the space of three minutes during the opening quarter laying the foundations for their victory. The Glen did manage to mount a late survival operation but the game was conput beyond them following a third goal from wing forward Barry Johnson three minutes from the end.