McInerney’s late winner sees Bandon into Peard Cup final after seven-goal thriller

Harlequins were edged out in a super semi-final. 

Joy Sampson on the ball for Harlequins in their 3-0 win over Catholic Institute on Saturday.

Bandon and C of I B will contest the Peard Cup final on St Stephen’s Day after winning their respective semi-finals on Saturday.

Bandon edged a thrilling contest 4–3 after a fast start saw them race into a two-goal lead through Ethan Hamilton’s early strikes.

Quins battled back, with Julian Dale converting from a corner and later scoring a solo effort before Bandon added a third through Ali Smith.

Dale completed his hat-trick in the third quarter to level the match at 3–3 heading into a tense finale. With six minutes remaining, right back Ben McInerney ghosted into the D to secure victory as Bandon held firm against late Quins pressure.

Amy Noonan injects a corner for Ashton in their win over C of I on Saturday. Picture: Andrew Noonan

C of B had a more straightforward win in their semi-final overcoming Midleton 3-0.

The status quo remains in women’s Munster Division 1, but only just.

A Lauren Cripps goal gave UCC a narrow 1-0 win over third placed Crescent to keep them top for Christmas. Harlequins young guns Joy Sampson, Lily Maye Kelleher and Freya Bateman each scored again as they overcame Catholic Institute B 3-0 to keep pace with the students. Bandon lifted themselves off the foot of the table with a 2-1 win over Waterford.

In the Cork city derby Ashton won 2-0 courtesy of goals from Karen McCarthy and Kate Harvey.

RESULTS 

Men’s Peard Cup semi-finals: Harlequins 3, Bandon 4; C of I B 3, Midleton 0.

Women’s Munster Division 1: Ashton 2, C of I 0; Bandon 2, Waterford 1; UCC 1, Crescent 0; Catholic Institute B 0, Harlequins 3