St Finbarrs’ path has been a short one

St. Finbarrs 1-17 Carrigaline 3-6

ST. Finbarrs carried too much class, craft and scoring power for Carrigaline in the opening round.

At times, the 2017 runners up endured a few anxious moments yet there was no doubting the victors’ superiority.

Key man Steven Sherlock posted a 0-10 tally with Enda Dennehy and Cillian Meyers-Murray delivering 1-6 from play between them. A job well done, no one would fancy facing them during the campaign.

COUNTY SFC ROUND 3

St. Finbarrs 3-11 Mallow 1-11

A first half scoring blitz laid the foundation for St. Finbarrs to chart a safe passage past Mallow in round 3.

The ‘Barrs came flying out of the traps with Cork midfield star Ian Maguire leading his side from the crucial central role. Powering forward, the blues ran some magnificent lines with players all over the pitch making themselves available as runners and passing options.

Time and again they opened up the Mallow rearguard, firing home three goals in the opening 30 minutes from Maguire, Cillian Myers-Murray and Stephen Sherlock.

Though the scoring rate dried up subsequently, it was always going to be St. Finbarrs day, content to hold what they had.

COUNTY SFC QUARTER-FINAL

St. Finbarrs 2-8 Douglas 0-11

TWO early goals provided St Finbarr’s with a platform for victory over Douglas in their quarter-final at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Again a productive opening half, the ‘Blues superior in every part of the field exhibiting a quickness of thought, movement and all out action. Their cause was boosted on leading by 2-5 to 0-2 after 20 minutes. Stephen Sherlock and Enda Dennehy registering the early goals.

Douglas rallied before the break and almost forced a replay when Sean Powter was denied a goal late on.

Unfortunately, ‘Barrs keeper Declan Murphy suffered a broken leg during the game following a brave save.

COUNTY SFC SEMI-FINAL

St. Finbarrs 0-13 Carbery Rangers 0-10

ST. Finbarrs made a statement of intent by upping their level of performance after the interval to record a deserved victory over Carbery Rangers in the second Co. SFC semi final at Pairc Uí Chaoimh.

Rangers had looked a different proposition in the opening spell, by far the more convincing team on playing a sublime brand of football.

A different story emerged after the break, the Barrs improving no end, doing so on using the principles of ball winning, slick movement and crafty finishing.

In terms of scoring, one player stood out, corner forward Stephen Sherlock delivered an impressive 0-10 tally.