UCC to defend title against favourites UCD

UNIVERSITY College Dublin confirmed their status as competition favourites with a smooth win over Queen’s University Belfast yesterday to set up an attractive final to the Collingwood Cup (inter-varsity soccer) at The Mardyke, Cork, today (2.30pm ko).

Holders UCC were forced to come from behind to overcome University of Ulster Coleraine 2-1 in a much tighter second semi-final at The Farm.

UCD won their game 2-0 and impressed as the best drilled and best balanced unit in the competition. They were particularly strong in the midfield area.