Corinthian completed the double over Munster’s top two by dumping Cork C of I out of the men’s Irish Senior Cup at Whitechurch earlier today, ending the province’s interest in the competition for another year with a 4-3 win.
Cork C of I’s visit to Corinthian will be the result most Munster observers are looking out for as the second round of the men’s Irish Senior Cup gets underway tomorrow, though the latest Pembroke-Glenanne showdown is the stand-out tie of the round.
C of I are right in contention of Pool B in the men’s IHL following a terrific 4-3 defeat of Annadale, but Quins are still pointless and goalless after Pembroke broke their resistance late on to take a bonus-point win.
A resurgent Crescent College Comprehensive have dumped holders Bandon Grammar out of the Munster Senior Schoolgirls Cup, recording a 1-0 away win over Eddie Gash’s side in the quarter-finals.
Bandon pulled off the shock of the season so far in the Munster women’s league, downing champions Cork Harlequins 1-0 on the latter’s home turf thanks to Clare O’Higgins’ strike, while UCC moved top of the table after Ali O’Connor resuced a late draw with C of I.
Quins run the gauntlet at Pembroke while C of I seek a first win of the campaign as round two of the men’s Irish Hockey League hovers into view this weekend.