UCC pass huge test of character

UCC earned a much-coveted home Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final by remaining cool under pressure to secure victory at Carnmore.

In a lively encounter, GMIT provided a significant challenge for UCC, who demolished DCU at the Mardyke last week.

This was a far more exacting test for Paul O’Connor’s promising team, but they were crafty enough to deal with GMIT’s enthusiasm. Having played into the teeth of a huge wind, UCC trailed 0-6 to 0-5 at the interval and when Stephen Moylan bagged an opportunistic goal six minutes after the restart, it looked good for the visitors.