The fact that victory was achieved without such established regulars as Rory Jacob, Brian Dowling, Kevin Moran, Keith Rossiter and three-goal Fitzgibbon hero Willie Ryan, emphasises the strength in depth in the Waterford college.
Cork IT were facing an uphill battle once they conceded a very soft goal in the 26th minute at a bitterly cold Ballygunner.
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