Blackrock won their first Cork senior hurling title since 2002 on Sunday.
The Rockies beat city rivals Glen Rovers by eight points after extra-time in a game which saw a total of 8-44 put on the scoreboard in windy conditions at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
The game finished level after 60 minutes, Blackrock scoring 1-20 to the Glen's 3-14.
In the first period of extra-time, Blackrock raced away from their opponents, hitting 2-4 to lead by 10 at one stage. However, Glen Rovers hit back in the second ten minutes, closing the gap to three points.
Blackrock substitute Robbie Cotter - scorer of 2-2 in all - scored his second goal of the game to end the fightback.
ROBBIE COTTER LE CÚL EILE 🔥🔥🔥
Is that the win for @RockiesCork ?@OfficialCorkGAA @GAA_BEO #GAABEO pic.twitter.com/71UJQvDOQi— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) October 4, 2020
It was a game which featured some immense scores in testing conditions. Simon Kennefick's goal early in the second half, following a great run by Stephen McDonnell, was the pick of the scores which raised the green flag.
What a goal from Glen Rovers forward Simon Kennefick 🔥pic.twitter.com/yMX0aILC1q
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) October 4, 2020
In the 62nd minute, with Glen Rovers lead by a point and Blackrock desperately in need of an equaliser, Tadhg Deasy hit a sensational sideline cut to level the game.
Top class sideline by Tadhg Deasy for @RockiesCork pic.twitter.com/X58qDz6O3k
— The GAA (@officialgaa) October 4, 2020
After over 80 minutes minutes of play, the game finished Blackrock 4-26, Glen Rover 4-18.
Watch the Full-Time Highlights of Glen Rovers v Blackrock in the Cork Premier SHC Final here on GAANOW!
Full-Time Score:
Blackrock: 4-26
Glen Rovers: 4-18 pic.twitter.com/OttaJGIC4W— The GAA (@officialgaa) October 4, 2020
Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
