Tommy O’Connell leads charge as CBC turn it around

CBC, Cork 3-18 St Francis College, Rochestown 3-12: It says much about the second-half turnaround by CBC in this Dr Harty Cup last-16 clash at Church Road yesterday that the six-point winning margin flattered their opponents more than themselves.

As half-time approached, CBC trailed 0-8 to 0-3, after being generally outclassed. Their challenge was reignited though as star forward Tommy O’Connell’s shot squeezed past Jason Murray to leave them trailing by just two points at the break.

Though Roco’s Simon Kennefick opened the second-half scoring, four on the trot from CBC, O’Connell with three and Declan Hannon getting the other, put them ahead. John O’Sullivan levelled for Roco with his fourth point, a free, but thereafter Christians took control.