UCC dig extra deep as late points secure stunning win

It bordered on travesty that this gripping All-Ireland Fresher hurling championship semi-final at Carriganore yesterday should end up with a loser.

All credit to UCC for fashioning a late, late, victory through last minute points by Jack Ahern and Paudie Prendergast. But spare a thought for Waterford IT who staged a thrilling second-half comeback that looked to have sealed a dramatic extra-time win, only to have it snatched away at the death.

UCC dominated the opening half, and their 0-12 to 1-5 interval lead didn’t nearly reflect the extent of their superiority.