Keane cracker proves decisive as Cork go through

A CRACKING goal by centre-forward Cathrach Keane 10 minutes into the second half proved decisive in this thrilling Cadburys All-Ireland U-21 FC semi-final replay at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, on Saturday.

The victory sets up a repeat of the 1994 final between Cork and Mayo in Ennis next Sunday (2.30pm).

Keane was a late replacement for Brian Cotter and apart from his goal, he made a telling contribution as both sides produced another magnificent match which swung one way, then another, before the Munster champions were forced to defend late in the game as Laois made a determined effort to stave off defeat.