Doireann fires Cork to decider
THE majestic long-range shooting of
Doireann O’sullivan – plus goals from Orla Finn and sub Saoirse Noonan – saw Cork back into the TG4 senior All-ireland final after a year’s absence at the expense of Donegal.
A first half goal from Finn put Cork in control and despite a Geraldine Mclaughlin-inspired comeback, Donegal could never get close enough to the Munster champions.
Former minor star Noonan’s sixth goal of the Championship off the bench wrapped up the win.
Faced with an ultra-defensive set-up, Roisin Phelan and Emma Spillane spent a lot of the opening half on the front foot as they launched attack after attack for Ephie Fitzgerald’s side.
And 12 minutes from half-time Finn was on hand to flick to the empty net following a driving run from skipper Ciara O’sullivan.
Cork led 1-6 to 0-5 at the break but when O’sullivan struck late on it was time to think of another Rebel final.
CORK SCORERS: O Finn 1-3 (3f), S Noonan 1-3 (3f), D O’sullivan 0-3, E Scally 0-2.
DONEGAL: G Mclaughlin 0-5 (2f), K Guthrie 0-4 (1f), K Herron 0-1, Y Bonner 0-1.