Russell Rovers manager: 'There is no sentimentality in sport. The best team typically wins'

St Lachtain’s remained composed and disappointed Russell Rovers boss conceded best team won.

St Lachtain’s captain Criomthann Bergin leads the celebrations. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

It was captain versus captain. St Lachtain’s skipper Criomhthann Bergin was tasked with marking Russell Rovers’ Ciarán Sheehan. As a 14-year-old, the defender came to Croke Park to see Freshford win the 2010 All-Ireland intermediate final.

Yesterday he played with some of those idols.