Comfortable victory as clinical UCC power to place in final

UCC 1-15 Athlone IT 0-7

It was the best possible manner in which to achieve semi-final success for UCC. They kept the scoreboard ticking over regularly during the hour, had several standout performers and avoided a bruising test which could have sapped their energy reserves. They’ll have a healthy level of confidence that they can conclude a 15-year barren Sigerson Cup spell in this afternoon’s final.

Their beleaguered opponents Athlone IT displayed a rich vein of form entering this encounter but this display betrayed the fine approach work of recent weeks. They struggled to cope with the dynamism of UCC’s play while their attack looked bereft of ideas when in possession.