Douglas and Mallow fancied in Cork Premier minor football semi-finals

Double-header Wednesday evening in the Mardyke as Douglas meet Valley Rovers and St Finbarrs face Mallow

Douglas' Oliver Haynes Barry gets away from Ballincollig's Kevin O'Leary in their Premier 1 MFC group phase clash. Douglas won their three games in the group.

DEFENDING champions Douglas and Valley Rovers renew acquaintances Wednesday in Rebel Óg's Premier 1 MFC semi-final at the Mardyke (6.30pm). The sides met in last year’s decider, and the titleholders appear to have picked up where they left off, finishing top of their group.

“Last year was an incredible season for the lads to do the double,” Douglas selector John Sheedy reflected. “We have a lot to live up to. But we will take one game at a time. There is pressure on us, but so far so good. We have topped our group. When you are playing P1 and you get into a semi-final, every team is a strong team. There are no easy games. Valleys will be looking for pay back for last year. We have about five from that panel.