Blackrock through to first Cork SHC final since 2003

A rousing closing quarter from Blackrock – during which they outscored their opponents by 0-6 to 0-1 – advanced them to a first Cork SHC final since 2003.

The Rockies looked in big trouble early in the second period as half-time Na Piarsaigh substitution Evan Sheehan struck two goals with his first two touches of the sliotar. That propelled the Na Piarsaigh five clear, 2-11 to 0-12, but from there to the finish, Blackrock struck nine points to Na Piarsaigh’s three.

Five of those nine points were delivered by Michael O’Halloran. His fifth free levelled proceedings at 2-13 to 0-19, before converting a long-range dead-ball effort out on the North Stand sideline to return Fergal Ryan’s side in front.