Rockies had to dig deep to withstand frenzied pressure

Blackrock 2-13 Kilmoyley 1-12

After leading 1-4 to 0-0 inside the opening six minutes, the Rockies took their foot off the pedal, and came perilously close to paying the supreme price. Blackrock set out their stall early on, and Brian O’Keeffe had the ball in the net after just 25 seconds. Four points without reply quickly followed, and the small crowd sat back expecting a complete rout.

That it didn’t happen was down to the incredible heart and commitment of the Kerry champions. Only the Rockies’ greater stickwork pulled them out of the tightest of corners.