Mulcahy: We failed to push on

Failure to hit the front when in control proved decisive in Cork IT’s unsuccessful bid for a first Fitzgibbon Cup title, manager Pat Mulcahy said.

Having played second fiddle for large spells of the opening period, three adrift at the interval (0-10 to 0-7), there was a far greater purpose to CIT at the change of ends, with Mark Ellis, John O’Dwyer and Conor Hammersley splitting the posts in quick succession to level proceedings by the 37th minute.

Momentum had swung in favour of Mulcahy’s outfit, evident by the increased intensity of their endeavours and dominance now exerted by the CIT half-back line, particularly Mark Ellis, but, try as they might, a fourth white flag on the bounce proved a step too far.