HARTY CUP SEMI-FINALS:TIPPERARY MINOR Michael O'Brien was the star of the show as 14-man Thurles CBS, the holders, saw off Nenagh CBS in yesterday's semi-final at Templemore.
O’ Brien bagged nine points for Thurles and was an inspirational figure as the holders overcame the loss of centre-half forward Aidan McCormack who was sent off after only 15 minutes. But the champions rose to the challenge in style and despite a Jason Forde penalty goal for Nenagh in the 24th minute, Thurles led 0-7 to 1-2 at the interval. Substitute John Bergin’s late goal sealed the win.
THURLES CBS: A Stakelum; S Maher, C Carroll, J Bourke; C Barrett, D Maher (0-1), J Meagher; P Dunne, P Ralph (0-2); P Looby, A McCormack (0-1), N O'Brien; C Treacy (0-1), D Devane, M O'Brien (0-9); Subs: J Bergin (1-0)for Devane; K Slattery for N O'Brien; T Doyle (0-1)for Treacy; M Sadlier for Looby;
NENAGH CBS: D Reddan; P Peters, D Maher, J O Dwyer; M O'Flaherty, D Quinn, P Gill; B Stapleton (0-2), C Canning; J Forde (1-5), K Seymour, J O'Brien; T Gallagher, E Hogan, M Tuite (0-1). Subs: P Butler for Canning, N Gleeson for O'Brien, P Shanahan for Gallagher, J Minogue for O'Flaherty, D Walsh (0-1)for D Maher.
Referee: N Cosgrove(Clonmel).
