Luke leaves it late to snatch Críost Rí draw

A GOAL by Luke Connolly five minutes from time earned Coláiste Chríost Rí a deserved draw in a highly entertaining Corn Uí Mhuirí first round tie at Cloughduv yesterday.

The Cork college led from the third minute only to fall behind to a superb Noel Duggan goal in the 50th minute but weren’t to be denied at the finish. Indeed, only the crossbar denied them victory as Jordan Philpott’s well struck 40-metre free came back into play just before the final whistle.

Críost Rí started brightly and led 0-4 to 0-1 after just seven minutes, Cian Madden kicking two of his side’s points, and the defendingchampions had a right battle on their hands. The Sem hit back strongly and with Gary O’Leary giving them a grip on midfield, they were level after 20 minutes at 0-5 each, Jason Aherne contributing two points for the Killarney side.