While disappointing as it was that NUIM were defeated in yesterdays semi-final we can at least say that we were beaten by the Sigerson Cup Champions. DCU lined out today against The Red and Black Buccaneers of UCC at Liexlip GAA Park earlier today.
DCU started brightly with four points unanswered by a slow to start UCC. It wasn't until the 15th minute that UCC finally got on the board. The DCU midfield and offense linked well together while their defense was like a sponge, absorbing everything UCC threw at them.
On the 20 minute mark, UCC finally got on the board again after a Barry O'Driscoll free. DCU, who had opened so brightly in the early minutes of the game seemed to lose the tightness in their opening minutes and seemed to panic with the midfield losing it for some time, giving in scrappy balls to the forward line. However UCC were also scrappy in their tackling and a free for the Northsiders in the 25th minute put DCU to 5 points while another free two minutes later saw their lead stretch once again to four points. Before half time, UCC got one back bringing the scores after 30 minutes to DCU 0-6 UCC 0-3.
The second half opened brightly for DCU with a quick score. However the Cork men wasted no time in responding with a fine free from O'Driscoll who was in good kicking form for UCC all day. on 37 minutes, Roscommon man Cathal Cregg put DCU to 8 and a pass from David Kelly to Paddy Andrews was well saved by the Cork keeper shortly after.
The only goal of the game came shortly after when man of the match Brian Sheridan blasted the ball into the net while the UCC defense crumbled around him. UCC rallied however and replied with three fine scores without reply to bring the game to 1-08 to 0-08 at the 45 minute mark.
DCUs Paul Flynn answered the Corks scores but Mark Collins brought the game once again to three scores as we entered the final 10 minutes of normal time.
At this point DCUs dominance was beginning to wane and tired legs were appearing in the Dubliners side with some shoddy tackling bringing about a number of yellow cards. Cork too were scrappy and pulled down Sheridan in the box for a penalty kick which he converted for the point. This was followed by an excellent score by David Kelly after a long period of DCU holding onto the ball and passing across the pitch. Kelly, who had had an excellent game against Maynooth yesterday seemed eager to get on the score sheet and this fine kick was a great example of what he can do.
A last minute goal attempt by UCC caused some scare however an excellent save by the DCU keper deflected it for a point just before the final whistle and DCU returning the Sigerson to the Northside for the first time since 2006 and only the second time in their history.
Final Score: DCU 1-11 UCC 0-10
Man of the Match: Brian Sheridan (DCU)
-Pangloss
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