Glen Rovers have too much for Dripsey

on the defence of their title clearly showed that they have talented players in reserve when they had Dripsey very much on the back foot on Saturday last.

The mid-Cork side strove determinedly to cope and they managed to perform well on occasions, but they found it hard to bring sustained pressure on their opponents citadel.

Dripsey did managed to score first when Eoghan Maher was on target in the third minute but their joy was short lived. Glens leading forward Evan O’Connell scored two points to be followed by one each from Paul Vigro and Glen Kennefick so the winners were in good position following eight minutes of action.

Michael O’Riordan from a free got point back for Dripsey, but their opponents replied effectively. A first period supremacy enabled them to enjoy a 0-11 to 0-4 interval advantage.

Dripsey again opened the scoring when the action resumed as Michael O’Riordan converted a free but their attacking effort did not continue as the Glen were on top in too many sectors.

The strength of the winners panel manifested itself when substitute David Braham who was introduced shortly before the interval crashed home goal in the 35th minute so Dripsey now had a mountain to climb.

They tried everything to improve their scoreboard situation but they made little progress. The score was 1-16 to 0-9 by the 50th minute and two players Cathal O’Brien and Aidan Murray were then red carded in what was basically a very sporting game.

Dripsey made every effort to improve their situation but they needed a major to lift their spirits. Two attempts at securing one were foiled however as Michael O’Riordan’s attempt from a penalty was saved by Declan Hourihan, while O’Riordan’s older brother Diarmuid had an effort from a close in free stopped on the goal line.

Following same Glen Rovers Finally clinched their victory when super sub David Braham secured his own and his teams second major. Glen Rovers who will face Midleton in their next outing are at present a formidable intermediate hurling side but their situation could change when the senior hurling championship progresses.