Kerrigan goal key for CIT

A deflected goal from Cork senior star Paul Kerrigan was the turning point for Cork IT as they overcame Limerick on a 2-8 to 0-11 scoreline in today's McGrath Cup quarter-final at Foynes.

The Cork students led by 1-4 to 0-5 at the end of a closely-contested first half with Kerry star Barry John Walsh scoring a freakish goal which sailed into the net from a 40-metre free.

Limerick picked themselves up after the break and scored five points without reply between the 46th and 55th minutes to lead by 0-11 to 1-6.

But CIT's second goal was a killer blow for Limerick when Kerrigan's shot took a deflection off Stephen Lavin and gave debutant goalkeeper Brian Moran no chance.

Limerick welcomed back Stephen Kelly who missed yesterday's opening round win over WIT over because he was on duty with Shannon in the AIB League, and also top midfielder John Galvin who was playing basketball yesterday.

But the greater strength of the Cork IT substitute panel made a huge difference with Daniel Goulding going into the action at the interval and Kerrigan taking over from Ryan Leahy early in the second period.

Ian Ryan was Limerick's top scorer with three points - all frees - and a consolation for Limerick manager Mickey Ned O'Sullivan was that eight of his players got on the scoresheet.