Gutsy Mallow pull out all the stops

Mallow 3-20 Newcestown 3-19 (AET)

A point from Cormac Murphy levelled the game after 60 odd minutes. And again, when the initiative looked to have gone Newcestown’s way in extra-time, Mallow saved the best till last, blitzing a gallant Newcestown with two brilliant goals in the final period of extra-time. And yet, they only won by one point. This was due to an equally whole-hearted display from Newcestown, who must now go into the hat for the third round draw. But, surely they will take huge positives from this performance, and their never-say-die mentality will stand to them as they go forward. They were understandably devastated at the final whistle.

Newcestown had the better of the opening exchanges but when Mallow full-forward Denis Hayes found the net on 18 minutes, they took the lead momentarily, 1-3 to 0-5. Hayes was foremost in all that was good in their attack and coupled with Aaron Sheehan provided the north Cork side went plenty of armour up front.