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Two in-a-row Cork hurling champions avoid shock Round 2 exit with last-minute goal

Glen Rovers lifted the Cork SHC title in 2015 and 2016.

GLEN ROVERS NEEDED a late goal from David Cunningham to help them past St Finbarr’s and into Round 3 of the Cork SHC tonight.

The Glen found themselves trailing Finbarr’s by 4-11 to 0-21 with two minutes of normal time remaining, when Cunningham struck for a three-pointer of the utmost importance.

The Cork champions of 2015 and 2016 tagged on a point to run out two point winners and survive in the competition.

Glen Rovers, who have county star Patrick Horgan in their ranks, found themselves trailing at half-time by 2-7 to 0-9 after goals from Philip Kelleher and Ian Lordan.

Conor Cahalane and Billy Hennessy raised green flags in the second period as it appeared their side were edging towards an upset, before Cunningham’s late intervention.

Elsewhere in Round 2B tonight, Bandon enjoyed a 2-18 to 0-14 win over Carrigtwohill.

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