Midleton respond to the pressure

Midleton 1-17 Ballymartle 0-18

But they were made to earn the right to contest that semi-final in Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday as they survived a serious quarter-final examination by Ballymartle in an enthralling clash.

Midleton’s prospects had looked precarious entering the closing 10 minutes as they trailed 0-17 to 1-12. Ballymartle had belied the fact this was their debut season at senior level to mount a fierce drive to progress.