Blackrock poised to continue cup march

ON a weekend when two AIB Cup ties have been called off, the losing finalists of two seasons ago, Blackrock, have a golden opportunity to push forward towards another AIB cup decider when they take on Garryowen in today’s quarter-final at Stradbrook (2.30).

Garryowen have yet to kick- start their season, while Blackrock have enjoyed a positive league campaign and will go into today’s game as favourites.

Blackrock have only had to account for Division Two opponents to date and they will be worried that early season form has dipped somewhat. However, they will be boosted by an earlier game against the light blues when they rattled up 48 points en-route to a comprehensive victory.