DCU defeated UCD 1-16 to 3-6 in the Sigerson Cup final, showcasing a dominant performance and securing their first victory since 2020.
DCU emphatically secured their first Sigerson Cup title since 2020, defeating UCD 1-16 to 3-6 in a dominant display at the Connacht COE last night. While Darragh McElearney's late goal offered a glimmer of hope for UCD , DCU controlled the game from start to finish, particularly in the second half. They outplayed their city rivals, dominating the midfield and efficiently transitioning the ball forward.
UCD started brightly with an early goal from Ryan O'Toole, assisted by points from Greg McEneaney and Ethan Dunne, giving them an initial confidence boost. However, DCU quickly found their rhythm, with scores from Conor Heffernan and Niall Dolan putting them ahead in the second half. A low shot from Dunne extended DCU's lead to five points, effectively shifting the momentum irrevocably in their favor. Despite a valiant effort from UCD, particularly from Callum Bolton, DCU continued to press, aided by a constant supply of quick ball that resulted in further scores for Tom Prior, Darragh Swords, and Lorcan O'Dell. The UCD attack struggled to find clear scoring opportunities, their wide count mounting throughout the game, leaving them unable to close the gap despite McElearney's late goal.
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