Youghal find extra gear
With 40 minutes elapsed, Tracton led 1-12 to 0-10 after Frank Lynch’s goal had helped augment a two-point half-time lead. But from there to the end they were overpowered by the defeated 2011 finalists, who found an extra gear.
Alan Frahill-O’Connor’s goal with 18 minutes left was vital in Youghal’s resurgence as it provided a quick riposte to Lynch’s effort for Tracton, and with Leigh Desmond so accurate from frees they were soon ahead and held off their opponents. Indeed, but for three good saves by Tracton keeper Damian Walsh in the final quarter, Youghal’s passage to a meeting with Inniscarra would have been even more straightforward.
