Talking Cork football: All to play for in September with Douglas braced for torture chamber

Cork Football Taking Points:  Nemo again showed their class with clever use of kick passing out of defence into their forwards; in stark contrast to most other risk averse teams across Cork.

PRESSURE: Valley Rovers' veteran Fiachra Lynch is tackled by Douglas' Sean Powter in their Cork Premier SFC game in Carrigaline. A second consecutive loss leaves the city club in relegation peril. Pic: David Creedon

ROUND Two of Cork’s Premier SFC has set up some very interesting storylines ahead of the decisive round in a month’s time. In group 1 Nemo Rangers are almost guaranteed at least a quarter final spot after another solid display in defeating Éire Óg by four points. Nemo again showed their class with clever use of kick passing out of defence into their forwards; in stark contrast to most other risk averse teams across Cork. Crucially for Nemo, Ross Corkery showed his class with three points from play while the other five starting forwards all chipped in with scores from play. Éire Óg showed Nemo too much respect in the first half but thundered into the game in the second half with aggression and pressure all over the pitch.

Ballincollig edged Newcestown in a tight and cagey affair that was in doubt up until the final kick. Both sides will look to two big goal chances missed as defining moments while Ballincollig will take massive confidence in beating a seasoned Newcestown outfit in an arm wrestle. It sets up a cracking local derby final round between Ballincollig and Éire Óg with Éire Óg needing a victory to avoid a dreaded relegation playoff, while knowing a win gives them a great chance of reaching the knockout stages, depending on how Newcestown fare against Nemo.