Cork IAHC: Midleton tame Bandon to take control of group as Sars see off Blackrock

Round 2 Round-Up: Russell Rovers took their chance to join Bandon on two points by beating Mayfield by 5-15 to 2-12 in Caherlag while Kildorrery played out a 1-16 to 0-19 draw with Ballygiblin in Glanworth on Sunday.

SHARP SHOOTING: Paul Haughney hit 0-3 for Midleton against Bandon. Pic Larry Cummins

Midleton are in control of Group 1 of the Co-op Superstores Cork IAHC after they made it two wins from two by beating Bandon by 1-20 to 1-15 in Church Road on Sunday afternoon. It was a win that didn’t look likely at the break as Bandon led by 1-10 to 0-7, but the Magpies, inspired by the accuracy of Aaron Mulcahy, turned it around. Mulcahy slotted over 0-7 from frees for Midleton, Evan McGrath struck for 1-1 while Adam Daly and Paul Haughney both struck 0-3 from play. Mikey Cahalane was Bandon’s top scorer with 0-5, Charlie Long sniped 0-4 while Ciarán McCarthy landed their major.

Russell Rovers took their chance to join Bandon on two points by beating Mayfield by 5-15 to 2-12 in Caherlag. Brian Hartnett was in inspirational form for Rovers, as he hit Mayfield for 3-3 from play. Josh Beausang was at his brilliant best for the Shanagarry men, scoring 1-8 with 0-3 coming from play while Conor Ahearne planted the other goal and Ciarán Sheehan had a brace of points. The result leaves Mayfield pointless despite Nicky Kelly rattling 1-10 and Calvin O’Donovan clipping 1-1. Mayfield will need to beat Midleton on the final day to avoid a flirtation with relegation, while Russell Rovers need to beat Midleton to guarantee themselves a place in the quarterfinals.