O’Connell strike turns tide in favour of Clyda

Cork SFC fourth-round replay: Clyda Rovers 1-11 Newcestown 1-9

Clyda Rovers’ absolute faith in their ability to triumph in this Cork SFC fourth round replay in Ballyanley on Saturday ultimately paid a rich dividend when they took the lead for the first time after 50 minutes and stayed ahead in the face of a brave attempt by Newcestown to force extra-time.

Critical in deciding the outcome was Sean O’Connell’s goal at the three-quarters stage because, coming a minute after Cárthach Keane put the ball in the net at the other end, it gave them a vital psychological edge.