Cork IAFC: Dromtarriffe into knockout stages

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Dromtarriffe claimed their place in the knockout stages, Glanmire joined Vincent’s on two points. Pic: Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

Dromtarriffe claimed their place in the knockout stages of the Bons Secours Cork IAFC after they claimed a slender one-point win over St Vincent’s in Group A on Sunday afternoon in Ballyclough. In an incredibly tight encounter, Darren O’Connor’s seventh minute goal proved crucial as it allowed the Duhallow side to establish a 1-8 to 0-7 half time lead. Conor O’Callaghan kicked 0-4 of that total, and two late points from the Cork hurler seemed to have secured them the victory as they led by 1-12 to 0-11 with three minutes to go. Vincent’s dug in, however, kicking the next four points to level it before Jack Murphy kicked a late winner from Dromtarriffe to secure a 1-13 to 0-15 win.

Glanmire joined Vincent’s on two points after they had one point to spare over Glanworth in Carraig na bhFear. David Pyne was in fine form for Glanworth as he kicked 1-3 in the opening half to give his side a 1-5 to 0-7 half time lead as they turned to play with the wind. Glanmire found a way to turn it around though. Cathal McCarthy kicked 0-2, David Lynch and James Crowley were accurate from frees while Brian Murphy was outstanding in defence. Colin Kingston also made a point blank save to help them to a 0-14 to 1-10 win. They will now play St Vincent’s in a winner takes all encounter while Glanworth will face Dromtarriffe in a bid to keep relegation at bay.