Patrick Collins: 'The fact that it actually went to penalties is a bit surreal in itself'

“I suppose when we got to penalties, just kind of hoping for the best and getting a bit of luck, and thankfully we did at the end."

HOPE FOR THE BEST: When the Munster SHC final went to penalties Cork keeper Patrick Collins hoped for the best and a bit of luck and it paid off. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Patrick Collins played a pivotal role for Cork in Saturday night’s historic Munster final victory. The number one custodian was the centre of attention when it came to deciding the destination of the Mick Mackey Cup. With the Cork fans united in a sea of red behind him, it was his save from Tom Morrissey - Limerick’s fourth penalty taker - that gave the new champions the edge.

Diarmaid Byrnes and Aaron Gillane had scored but with Barry Murphy and Declan Hannon sending their efforts wide, Cork won the shootout 3-2.