Breaking: Cork Defeats Tipperary in Thrilling Munster MFC Final After Extra-Time, Thanks to Late Goal from Joe Miskella!
Historic Extra-Time Finish Sends Cork to Munster MFC Final
Cork have stormed into the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship Final after a thrilling extra-time victory over Tipperary atathlon FBD Semple Stadium on Monday evening. The match ended with a score of 2-17 to 0-20 in favor of the Rebels, keeping the 843 spectators on the edge of their seats.
A families’ achievement
Joe Miskella’s late goal, assisted by Jack Hanrahan, proved to be the game-changer. This victory holds a special significance as Joe is the son of John Miskella, a 2010 All-Ireland winner. The young Miskella’s contribution echoes the adage, "Like father, like son."
Tight game, thrilling finish
The game began in Cork’s favor with Paddy Murphy pointing after just 42 seconds. However, Tipperary kept it close, with Ned O’Meara’s two-point free narrowing the gap to just one point at the break.
The second half was a see-saw affair, with lead changes and exciting scores from both sides. A Ben Corkery-Delaney goal and a Donagh Flynn strike put Cork ahead, but Tipperary fought back, leveling the game at 1-13 to 0-16, forcing extra time.
Cork dug deep in extra time, stretching their lead to four points at half-time. Despite Tipperary’s best efforts to claw back, Miskella’s goal secured the win for Cork, 2-17 to 0-20.
Meet the Match Winners
Cork’s scorers included:
- Donagh McCarthy (0-2f)
- Ben Corkery-Delaney (1-2f)
- Eoin Maguire (0-3)
- Joe Miskella (1-0)
- Donagh Flynn (1-0)
- Cathal McCarthy (0-2[1-2f])
- Timmy Whooley (f), Niall O’Callaghan, Sean O’Sullivan, Paddy Murphy (0-1 each)
Tipperary’s scorers were:
- Ned O’Meara (0-10[0-4f, 3-2ptf])
- Sean Griffin (0-4)
- Seamus Burke, Kieran Smith, Killian Fitzgerald (0-1 each)
FAQs
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Q: Which teams will meet in the Munster MFC Final?
- A: Cork will face Kerry in the final on Friday, July 1.
- Q: Who was the referee in this game?
- A: Evan Horan from Kerry.
Did you know?
🏆 Pro tip: When the game is on the line, keep your composure and believe in your abilities, just like Joe Miskella did.
💡 Did you know? This match marked the second time this season that Cork advanced to a final via extra time.
And Now
The Cork squad will now set their sights on Kerry in the Munster MFC Final. With this thrilling victory fresh in their minds, they’ll be aiming to replicate their heroics. Stay tuned to 247sports.new for all the latest updates!
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