University of Limerick 2-12
\nQueens University Belfast 0-13<\/p>\n
UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK\u2019S hopes for a first-ever Sigerson Cup title continue after goals in either half from Kerry sharpshooter David Clifford helped them to a 2-12 to 0-13 quarter-final victory over a spirited Queens Belfast side in Abbotstown.<\/p>\n
Clifford finished as top scorer with 2-4 (2-3 from play) and along with Donal O\u2019Sullivan and Emmet McMahon proved to be a constant threat as the Munster outfit prevailed despite being behind at half-time.<\/p>\n
Clifford showed the attacking firepower he possesses for his opening goal after 10 minutes as he used all his strength and skill to finish expertly to the net after getting his hands on the ball for the first time in the game. This goal put UL two points in front.<\/p>\n
However, in the remaining 20 minutes of the half, Queens would outscore UL by 0-6 to 0-3 to go in with a one-point lead at the break. The excellent Conor Turbitt showed his accuracy from frees and play during this time with the Armagh attacker kicking seven out of his team\u2019s eight first-half scores.<\/p>\n
\n UL\u2019s Paul Towey and Conor Turbitt of Queen’s University.<\/p>\n
Source: Ryan Byrne\/INPHO<\/p>\n
UL needed to respond after the break and they did so very impressively, scoring 1-6 without reply between the 34th and 52nd minute. Clifford scored 1-4 of this total with his goal coming as he punched to the net after being set-up by O\u2019Sullivan.<\/p>\n
To their credit, Queens never gave up and they scored four points in the final five minutes. This wasn\u2019t enough, however, to deny Declan Brouder\u2019s side a place in the semi-finals with UL running out five-point winners.<\/p>\n
If Clifford and co.continue to hit top form, you wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see the Limerick college going all the way and creating history.<\/p>\n
Scorers for UL: D Clifford 2-4 ( 1 45), D O\u2019Sullivan 0-6 (5 f) and E McMahon 0-2.<\/p>\n
Scorers for Queens: C Turbett 0-8 (6 f), K Hughes 0-2 (1f), P Brooks, P Finnegan, C Love (f) all 0-1.<\/p>\n
University of Limerick<\/p>\n
1. C Flaherty (Claregalway\/Carnmore \u2013 Galway)<\/p>\n
2. P Towey (Charlestown \u2013 Mayo), 3. C Donnelly (Bracknagh \u2013 Offaly), 4. P Maher (Adare \u2013 Limerick)<\/p>\n
5. J Coyne (Ballyhaunis \u2013 Mayo) 6. S Powter (Douglas \u2013 Cork) 7. E McLaughlin (Westport \u2013 Mayo)<\/p>\n
8. C Dempsey (Knockmore \u2013 Mayo), 9. D Walsh (Kilmurry-Ibrickane \u2013 Clare)<\/p>\n
10. C Downes (Kilmhil \u2013 Clare), 11. E McMahon (Kildysart \u2013 Clare), 12. O Looney (Miltown Malbay \u2013 Clare)<\/p>\n
13. D Clifford (Fossa \u2013 Kerry), 14. D Gray (Castledermot \u2013 Kildare), 15. D O\u2019Sullivan (Kilgarvan \u2013 Kerry).<\/p>\n
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Queens University Belfast<\/p>\n
1. E Mulholland (Clann Eireann \u2013 Armagh)<\/p>\n
2. S Bolger (Killeshin \u2013 Laois), 3. R Conroy (T\u00edr na n\u00d3g Moy \u2013 Tyrone), 4. P Fagan (St Mary\u2019s Burren \u2013 Down)<\/p>\n
5. G Brown (Na Piarsaigh \u2013 Limerick), 6. M Murnaghan (Killyclogher Tyrone), 7. P Brooks (Glenn \u2013 Down)<\/p>\n
8. R Donnolly (Carrickmore \u2013 Tyrone), 9. T Bogue (Tempo Maguire\u2019s \u2013 Fermanagh)<\/p>\n
10. F Canavan (Bryansford \u2013 Down), 11. O Mallon (Dungannon Thomas Clarkes \u2013 Tyrone), 12. B Campbell (Ballyholland \u2013 Down)<\/p>\n
13. K Hughes (Ballymacnab \u2013 Armagh), 14. C Turbett (Clann Eireann \u2013 Armagh), 15. A McAvoy (St Marys Burren \u2013 Down).<\/p>\n
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Referee: David Gough (Meath).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n