UCC 0
University of Galway 2
Hosts UCC exited the Collingwood Cup at the semi-final stage as two late goals swung the contest for University of Galway at the Mardyke on Tuesday.
The visitors weathered a strong start by UCC and could’ve pinched the half-time lead only for Kevin Fitzpatrick’s superb penalty save from David Tarmey.
The wind played an increasing factor throughout the second half as Galway got on top. Kevin Ketterick found the breakthrough in the 77th minute before Treaty United striker Tarmey buried the clincher as the clock struck 90.
They will face Maynooth University back at the Mardyke tomorrow (2.30 kick-off) as they aim for a first Collingwood title since 1999.
UCC began the brighter as they squeezed the…