Watch and read: 14-man Blackrock deliver goods to edge Glen in opening night nail-biter

The scoreline stood at 0-11 to 0-6 in the Glen’s favour in the 26th minute of the first half when Blackrock lost Fionn Coleman to a red card following an entanglement with Robert Downey in a scrum for a loose ball

Peter Linehan of Blackrock races down the sideline past Eoin Downey of Glen Rovers. Pic: Jim Coughlan.

Cork Premier SHC: Blackrock 1-22 Glen Rovers 1-20. 

Blackrock have had bigger wins over Glen Rovers and more exciting victories against their great rivals – Saturday’s triumph at Páirc Uí Rinn was more satisfying than most, however.