Murphy to the rescue for Erins Own

THERE was no big steal at Rostellan on Saturday, but it was hardly fun in the sun for county champions Erins Own either as they had to battle might and main to force a replay with Sarsfields in an East Cork U-21 championship final devoid of good hurling.

Erins Own 1-11 Sarsfield 0-14

Erins Own had a lot to lose, not alone their Imokilly title but also the county title won against Inniscarra at the back end of last season. And it took all their experience to force a replay against a well focused Sars side that held a nine point lead at the break.