Dublin IT run riot as Tralee suffer without talisman David Clifford

IT Tralee 1-07 - DIT 3-17: A two-goal salvo just before half-time by wing-back Enda Flanagan from Cavan knocked the wind out of IT Tralee last night, as DIT marched on to the semi-finals of the Sigerson Cup.

IT Tralee were rudderless without their star man, David Clifford. It was a savage blow for Tralee, as Clifford was having treatment on his hamstring in Currow at Kerry training centre. His team-mates rued his absence, as they missed two goal chances in the opening 20 minutes and three scorable frees.

IT Tralee manager Liam Brosnan was not making a major issue of Clifford’s absence, suggesting the player’s welfare was more important.