St Munchin's College edge Crescent College Comprehensive in thrilling Munster School Senior Cup replay

St Munchin's College edged Tuesday's Munster Schools Senior Cup semi-final qualifier replay against Limerick rivals Crescent College Comprehensive at on a scoreline of 14-10.

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It was a cagey opening quarter of an hour at Liam Fitzgerald Park with little happening for either team, perhaps both teams acutely aware of what was at stake given last week's entertaining draw at Thomond Park. 

The first try of the game came Crescent's way after 20 minutes when Harry O'Halloran touched down to give his side a 5-0 lead and with Alan Cleary dispatching the conversion effortlessly from the sideline, it gave Crescent a 7-0 lead.

Munchin's thought they had levelled proceedings on the half hour mark when Thomas O'Brien's brilliant ball over the top found the onrushing Evan Quin but Quin was adjudged to have knocked the ball forward by referee Michael Reddy when touching down.

Munchin's did level proceedings just before the break when Conor Dillon powered over the line after consistent Munchin's pressure. Oisín Madden converted to ensure the sides would go in level at the break. 

The first score of the second half came the way of St Munchin's when Dan foley found a gap and touched down. Madden converted and gave Munchin's a seven point lead after 45 minutes. 

Crescent hit back with a penalty minutes later through Cleary but Munchin's would hold firm for the remaining 20 minutes to secure a precious 14-10 win over their Limerick rivals,

St Munchin's College: Bobby Meaghar, Michael Landers, Conor Dillon, Callum McGrath, Cian Hannon, Jack Meaney (c), Ronan O'Brien, Dan Foley, Thomas O'Brien, Oisín Madden, Evan Quin, Michele Ferrara, Brendan Minogue, Darragh Mullane, Ryan Angley.

Replacements: Oisín Gleeson, Donnchadh Colgan, Stephen Bisette, Sam McGlynn, Alex Fennel, Cillian McGrath, Paddy O'Driscoll, Denis O'Driscoll, Kyle Yoxall, Milo Keane, Joe Browne.

Crescent College Comprehensive: Evan McMahon, Christian Lillis, Cian Enright, Oran copley, Tom Shanahan, Ryan Scanlon, Eamon Collins, William Byrne, Andrew Clery, Akan Cleary, Sean Maher, Harry O'Halloran, Gavin Tobin, Jack Dervan, Rory Mullins.

Replacements: Harry O'Dwyer, Charlie Guerin, Riain Mangan, Sean O'Brien, Alex Clancy, Sean Ryan, Ollie Cantrell, Daniel Kirby, Cullen Wiegland, Adam Bennett.