Carrigaline advanced to the Co-op SuperStores semi-finals with a 0-32 to 2-12 victory over Cloyne at Páirc Uí Rinn, according to match reports from the fixture. The south-east outfit set up a last-four clash against Ballincollig following a dominant display of point-scoring that left them comfortably clear despite two late goals from Cloyne captain Brian O’Shea.
First-Half Dominance and Point-Scoring Efficiency
From the opening whistle, Carrigaline showed superior sharpness in winning breaks and delivering quick ball into their forward line, as noted in the match account. Dual player Éanna Desmond orchestrated much of the early play from midfield, contributing six points from play overall. Brian Kelleher anchored the scoring efforts, finishing with 0-10, including five frees. By the 13th minute, Kelleher pushed the margin to 0-8 to 0-3. Despite racking up five wides during a brief spell in the opening period, Carrigaline responded through Kelleher, Nathan Coleman, and Rhys McCarthy to build an 11-point advantage by halftime.
Defensive Solidity and Second-Half Control
Carrigaline maintained their momentum immediately after the interval, with Kelleher scoring within 11 seconds of the restart. Dan Green provided steady distribution from the half-back line, feeding midfielders and forwards as Oisín O’Connell and Rhys McCarthy added to the tally. By the three-quarter mark, Carrigaline extended their lead to 0-23 to 0-9. Cloyne replied with scores from Conor Cahill and Tom Cronin, while James O’Brien converted frees and a 65 for the defeated side. Substitutes Ciarán Kearney and Finn O’Connell also chipped in with points for the winners as the scoreline reached 0-30 to 0-12.
Late Goals and Disciplinary Concerns
Cloyne applied pressure late in the game when captain Brian O’Shea capitalized on a saved penalty chance—awarded after goalkeeper Robert Foster denied his initial effort—to fire low to the net. O’Shea added a second dead-ball goal as injury time opened, narrowing the final margin. However, Carrigaline absorbed the late scores to secure the win. The victory was marred only by the loss of centre-back Nathan Coleman, who received a late red card following a scuffle, creating potential personnel concerns ahead of the semi-final against Ballincollig.
Scorers and Lineups
Scorers for Carrigaline: B Kelleher contributed 0-10 (0-5f), É Desmond 0-6, while O O’Connell and R McCarthy tallied 0-4 each; F O’Connell, D Drake, and C Kearney scored 0-2 each, and N Coleman and K O’Reilly added 0-1 each.
Scorers for Cloyne: J O’Brien finished with 0-6 (0-5f, 0-1 65), B O’Shea scored 2-0f, A Lee 0-3, C Cahill 0-2, and T Cronin 0-1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Carrigaline defeat in the quarter-final?
Carrigaline defeated Cloyne on a scoreline of 0-32 to 2-12 at Páirc Uí Rinn.
Who will Carrigaline face in the semi-final?
Carrigaline advance to face Ballincollig in the Co-op SuperStores semi-finals.
Who was Carrigaline’s top scorer against Cloyne?
Brian Kelleher led the scoring for Carrigaline with 0-10, including five frees.
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