Cork Premier SHC: Alan Connolly’s brace of goals see Blackrock to semi-final

The sending off of Douglas midfielder Brian Hartnett in first-half stoppage was decisive too.

Alan Connolly, Blackrock

Blackrock 3-16 Douglas 1-12

Reigning champions Blackrock advanced to the semi-final of the Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier SHC at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday. They proved too strong for 14-man Douglas, Alan Connolly’s brace of goals - one in either half - and a third Blackrock goal from Robbie Cotter three minutes from time the key scores.