Curran’s first-half show gives Midleton the blues

MIDLETON got a reminder of how difficult it will be to defend their Dr Harty Cup title when they narrowly lost to Waterford Colleges in a thrilling game at Aglish.

Short two key players because of injury, the champions often struggled to cope with an opposition that played brilliantly in the opening half, built up a seven point interval lead, and then showed commendable zeal and determination to hang on in the face of a marvellous last quarter Midleton rally.

Cormac Curran’s first-half performance for the winners when he shot a total of 1-5, including a seventh minute goal, the quality of which may not be bettered for the remainder of this competition.