Eoin Cody was almost embarrassed to receive the Man of the Match award as Ballyhale won the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling title against Dunloy.
Crucial to their victory was the performance of Eoin Cody, who scored 1-5 in their 1-22 to 1-15 win over the Antrim champions, who gave absolutely everything.
Despite an incredible performance from the Kilkenny forward, Eoin Cody was extremely humble in receiving the Man of the Match award, as he looked in disbelief in receiving it.
Can I ask you one question? Are you sure this is not for Joey Holden? The lads are going to give me a lot of stick. Joey Holden should be man-of-the-match, so thanks for that now.
It's unbelievable, every All-Ireland is unreal. To be involved in the last four All-Ireland's and win three in unbelievable. It's incredible really for such a small club, and a great group of lads.
It's been a very tough year off the pitch, and on the pitch losing the final last year. For me, my Uncle Paul, the last game he saw me wear the Ballyhale jersey was the All-ireland final last year. It's heartbreaking that for my uncle to see that as his last game was to lose an All-Ireland.
I wish he was here today to see what we have accomplished."
Eoin Cody Guides Ballyhale To All-Ireland Victory
Dunloy got off to the perfect start with a goal after just three minutes, with Ronan Molloy it into the net.
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Cúl den scoth faighte go luath ag Ronan Molloy le haghaidh Dún Lathaí!
Fantastic goal from Molloy for Dunloy Cuchullains! 👊
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Ballyhale showed their experience and enever panicked, and had a 1-04 to 1-02 lead after 15 minutes through Eoin Cody, who caused Dunloy problems all game
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Cúl álainn ansin faighte ag Eoin Cody le haghaidh Na Seamróga!
Cody scores for The Shamrocks! 👌
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Ballyhale's experienced players made themselves counted, with TJ Reid and Colin Fennelly making life difficult for the Antrim side, as Ballyhale took a 1-09 to 1-07 lead at the break.
Despite early scores in the second half from Reid, but Dunloy kept within touching distance of the Kilkenny champions as Ballyhale led by a point with 15 minutes remaining.
Dunloy put Ballyhale under far more pressure in the second half, as their star players couldn't bring the same momentum from the first half, but scored in vital moments to maintain their lead. Cillian Corcoran was among those to deliver, as his point stretched Ballyhale' lead out to four points with seven minutes remaining.
While Dunloy did everything to get back into the game, Ballyhale's experience told in the final minutes to runout as 1-22 to 1-15 winners in Croke Park.
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