Imokilly forced to fight to the death to hold off Muskerry

TWO late points from substitute Brian Morrissey and Jason Barrett clinched victory for Imokilly in a rip-roaring Evening Echo Cork Co SHC first round clash with Muskerry at Riverstick on Saturday.

The sides were level no fewer than eight occasions in a titanic duel before Imokilly saw off a game Muskerry side who were reduced to 14 men following the dismissal of centre-forward Ger Burke in the 52nd minute.

Things were not always rosy for Imokilly however. They hit 13 wides as they struggled to come to grips with their game in the first half and a much more economical Muskerry side, with wing forward John Hurley accurate from frees, made the early running despite losing full-back Pat O’Riordan and right corner back Barry Moylan in the first quarter through injury.