Críost Rí’s late show secures victory

Coláiste Chríost Rí 1-10 St Fachtna’s, Skibbereen 0-12

Having trailed by seven points, 0-11 to 0-4, at half-time, the city school looked to be up against it, but with the elements at their back in the second half, they set about whittling down the Fachtna’s lead as they held their west Cork opponents to just a point after the restart.

Connolly’s goal in the 48th minute, which cut the gap to just a point, was crucial, and in the end Críost Rí had the staying power to prevail, just as when they edged past Fachtna’s in their final group game of the Corn Uí Mhuirí back in November.