Douglas shock defending champions Midleton in Cork SHC

ON THE STRETCH: Conor Lehane of Midleton, attempts to block down Mark Harrington of Douglas. Pic: Jim Coughlan.

Douglas 2-24 Midleton 1-23

A big win for Douglas in the Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier SHC at Páirc Uí Rinn on Friday night and defeat for defending champions Midleton in this thrilling Group A opener. Let there be no doubt about it, Douglas out-hurled the east Cork side for the majority of the 60 minutes plus, with plenty of star performers throughout the pitch.