Corofin edge battle of the giants

Corofin (Galway) 2-13 Castlebar Mitchels (Mayo) 1-12 (AET): These Corofin lads have a tendency to make life needlessly difficult for themselves. Rarely, though, do they fail to get the job done.

Yesterday’s clash was the deciding set of five between the dominant forces of Galway and Mayo. Castlebar Mitchels had taken the 2013 and ‘15 provincial crowns, overcoming Corofin at Tuam Stadium en route to both wins. Corofin had been first to the mountaintop in 2014 and ‘16, shading last year’s semi-final meeting of the pair.

Extra-time was needed then, extra-time was needed here. Well, not so much needed as Corofin tossed away a winning hand when all that was required was to steady the wheel during the final quarter.