AUDIO: UCC React After Fitzgibbon Cup Opener Defeat
University College Cork suffered a five point defeat to University College Dublin in their Fitzgibbon Cup opener played at the Mardkye this afternoon.
Ger Cunninghams side with rue the concession of a goal just before half time, UCD full forward Oisin O'Rorke with the space to fire past Keith Hogan, leaving them three clear at the break at 1-07 to 0-7.
The Rebel Students managed to bring it back to a one point game by the 36th minute, but another goal for the visitors mid way through the second half killed off the comeback.
Full time score 2-12 to 0-13.
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