Joy for Bandon as share of spoils proves enough

But Mallow bow out after thriller in Coachford

Bandon's Mark Sugrue scoring a goal despite the efforts of the Mallow defenders in the Co-op Superstores Cork SAHC at Coachford.Picture: Denis Minihane.

Cork SAHC: Bandon 1-22, Mallow 1-22

There was delight or Bandon after securing an all-important draw against Mallow in a crunch Co-Op Superstores Co. SAHC at Coachford on Saturday. Though the West Cork side had the laurels snatched with a late Mallow point, the point was enough with Charleville claiming their anticipated victory over Fermoy in the other group game. Bandon players jumped for joy at the full-time whistle, the stalemate earning them a quarter-final meeting with Kanturk.