Defence proves rock that champions perish on

Newtownshandrum 0-17 Blackrock 1-9

Defence proves rock that champions perish on
Mon, 13 Oct, 2003 - 01:00
Diarmuid O’Flynn

On this performance in the Cork SHC final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday, they will be around for some time.

Blackrock came in as favourites, as champions, looking to complete a three-in-a-row, but right from the first whistle Newtown took this game by the scruff of the neck.

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