Catherines step up the grade

St. Catherines 1-11 Courcey Rovers 1-8

For Cathal Casey, whose superb goal three minutes before half time was crucial, it was particularly pleasing as he missed out on the last victory at this level in 1994 through injury.

Courceys went into the game favourites following a number of impressive victories in earlier rounds. But, they failed to put away the many chances they created and paid the ultimate price.