Sarsfields emerged victorious over Munster champions Ballygunner, securing a four-point win and becoming the first Cork club to win the championship in 15 years. Shane O'Regan's key contributions from the bench played a crucial role in their success.
Sarsfields 3-20 Ballygunner 2-19 SARSFIELDS PRODUCED A major shock to dethrone Munster champions Ballygunner today and become the first Cork club to win this championship in 15 years.Jack O’Connor’s early goal gave Sarsfields a platform to build on as they went ahead 1-11 to 1-8 at the interval.
Sarsfields’ captain Conor O'Sullivan lifts the trophy with his son Shay. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO Yet Ballygunner rallied with Patrick Fitzgerald, who finished with five from play, showing his accuracy and then Dessie Hutchinson fielded a delivery before netting in the 17th minute. A Fitzgerald point two minutes left tied the game at 1-7 apiece. The Sarsfields response was impressive to create a three-point advantage by the final whistle – Daniel Hogan, Luke Elliott, O’Connor, and Colm McCarthy all raising white flags in that period.
Again Sarsfields went four clear, O’Regan’s contributions pushing them in front by the 52nd minute, but Ballygunner were given hope by scores from Fitzgerald and Conor Sheehan, to leave just two in it with five to play.
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