CBC Through To Semi Final

Defending champions CBC secured their semi final place in the Munster Schools Junior Cup today with a win over St. Munchin’s College at Thomond Park Stadium.

St Munchin’s College 7, C.B.C. 10.

Over the sixty minutes Christians probably deserved their win but had to withstand a lot of pressure from Munchin’s in the second half.

The first half was a poor affair with a penalty from the Christian’s out half Billy Cane after eight minutes being the only thing of note as the Cork side led 3-0 at half time.

Munchin’s came more into the game after the interval as tensions mounted.

However Christians extended their lead when center Fergal Conway scored a Christians try ten minutes from time and Caine converted for a 10-0 lead.

Back came Munchin’s and when Conway was shown a yellow card, Munchin’s took full advantage and eventually breached the Christians defence when Kristan Lugod scored in the corner and Jazz Pendejito converted to make it 10-7.

From the restart Christians pinned Munchin’s back in their own half and held out for their place in the last four.

Scorers St. Munchin’s: Kristan Lugod try, Jazz Pendejito con.
C.B.C.: Fergal Conway try, Billy Caine pen, con.

Match Report

Courtesy of:- Cian Davis and Michael Davern

This was a tightly contested game by two strong contenders for the cup. The opening moments saw CBC apply the pressure with close carries being made. St. Munchins regrouped and forced a few knock-ons. CBC outhalf Billy Caine scored a penalty which proved crucial to give his side the lead.

Munchins enjoyed a good spell of possession but failed to take advantage. St. Munchin’s outhalf Jazz Pendejito almost levelled the scores but his penalty from around the halfway line just fell short of the posts.

With two or so minutes to half time the Cork team broke away and ended up in the Shannon-siders five metre line. They got the ball out wide but they were denied the opening try of the game by superb tackle by Alex Casey between the posts.

It was CBC who had their backs against the wall when the second half kicked off. Pendejito exploited space on the overlap before kicking ahead. Munchins centre Josh Neill got on the end of it but a fumble saw CBC remain in the lead.

CBC responded instantly and after some tough carrying from their fowards, Fergal Conway scored a try to give CBC a 10-0 lead.

Minutes later, Fergal Conway was later sent to the sinbin. This offered St. Munchins a lifeline. Munchins showed great heart and character in the final ten minutes and were deservedly rewarded when Kristan Lugod finished in the corner. Pendejito scored the conversion. This set up a tense and exiting finish to a brilliant game.
CBC kept the ball and ran down the clock. They ran out victorious in the end after a strong performance. They will go onto the semi-finals while St. Munchins bow out of the competition.

Junior Cup Quarter Final:- St. Munchin’s College vs Christian Brothers College

Christian Brothers College
10’ Billy Caine (Penalty)
HT: 0-3
40’ Fergal Conway (Try)
41’ Billy Caine (Conversion)
53’ Fergal Conway (Yellow Card)
St Munchin’s College
55’ Kristan Lugod (Try)
56’ Jazz Pendejito (Conversion)
FT: 7-10

St. Munchin's College: Callum Walters; Kristan Lugod, Josh Neill, Bryan McLeish, David Woods; Jazz Pendejito, Conor Purcell; Cathal Hynes, Hiram Wood Hennessy, Evan Sheehan; Patrick Kelly, Alex Casey; Mark Crowe (Capt.), Luke Kelly, Jack Kingston.

Replacements: Evan Kelly, Terence Higgins, Jamie Hamilton, Conor Duggan, Zach Moloney, Donnacha O'Callaghan, Sean Doyle, David Ryan.

CBC: Tommy Downes; Matthew Soames, Cillian Coughlan, Fergal Conway, Harry O'Riordan; Billy Caine, Jack O'Riordan; Harry Fitzgerald, David Good, Mark Donnelly; Conor O'Sullivan, Dylan McAuliffe; Conor Walsh, Cillian Barry, Scott Buckley (Capt.).

Replacements: Adam Coleman, Charlie Rasmussen, Niall Hasson, Aidan Brien, Daniel O'Hara, Will Fielding, Karl Waterman, Donagh Rice.