Battling DCU’s late drive was too much for UL

DCU Dóchas Éireann 1-15 UL 1-13 (aet) Higher Education Freshers AHC final, Mardyke: A dramatic comeback earned DCU Dóchas Éireann the Higher Education Freshers AHC title at the Mardyke last night as UL were reeled in in a late flurry.

Having been denied victory in normal time when Eoghan Murray converted an injury-time free to earn UL a draw, DCU looked to have missed their chance when they fell three points behind in the first period of extra-time and then UL sub Mark Hughes’ second point gave them a lead of four on the resumption.

However, UL – who had 19 wides – wouldn’t score again and DCU pushed on again. Corner-back Darren Mullen gave them hope with an inspirational point and then Colin Currie levelled with a rasping ground shot.