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Crusheen/Tubber 2-11 – Corofin 1-09 at Clarecastle
A BLISTERING start was the key to victory for the Crusheen/Tubber amalgamation in this derby final played on Saturday afternnon.
They led by 2-4 to 0-1 after the first 15 minutes, with goals from Kevin Fawl and Evan O’Donoghue putting them on their way to victory, while the point-taking of Lorcan O’Grady was also key in this start.
Corofin were shell-shocked but a goal from Gearóid Kelly and points from Declan Stack ensured that the game was back in the melting pot at half-time as they trailed by 2-5 to 1- 4.
The second half was evenly contested as Corofin’s comeback continued as they reduced the margin to the minimum, but crucially Crusheen/Tubber never lost their lead and kicked on at the end to claim the honours with five points to spare.
Best for Crusheen/Tubber on the day were full-back Youen Horner, centre-back Paddy O’Connor, mid fielder Rory Halpin, centre-forward Evan O’Donoghue and corner-forward Lorcan O’Grady.
Gearóid Kelly and Declan Stack were prominent for Corofin at midfield while Liam Corbett also im- pressed in attack.
Crusheen/ Tubber
Dylan Naughton, Mark Perrill,Youen Horner, Anthony Rodgers, Barry Monaghan, Paddy O’Connor, Francis McCormack, Kevin Fawl, Rory Halpin, SeanWeir, Evan O’Donoghue,Aidan Forde, ColinVaughan, Neil O’Loughlin, Lorcan O’Grady.
Corofin