Fermoy withstand Ballinora pressure

Fermoy 2-11 Ballinora 4-03

The winners kicked 13 wides and the concession of goals at critical stages meant the outcome was in doubt until the final seconds.

Fermoy raced 1-5 to 0-1 ahead after 20 minutes – Ronan O’Callaghan converting a penalty, but Ballinora finished the half with goals from Michael Murphy (penalty) and Darragh O’Neill to trail (2-1 to 1-5).