Flying second-half start catalyst for convincing Cork IT win

Cork IT 2-22 NUI Galway 0-11

Having built up a sizeable lead early in the first period, Bill Cooper scoring a sixth-minute goal, the hosts were pegged back as the half progressed through Niall O’Brien’s dead-ball accuracy.

NUIG managed to get to within five points, 1-9 to 0-7, as O’Brien’s 65 represented a third point in a row. CIT midfielder Michael O’Sullivan was on target just before half-time, however, and they came out after the break with a renewed vigour, ensuring the game was put beyond their opponents’ reach.