Blast from the Past. April 2004. Blarney pip underdogs Ballincollig in AOH Cup semi-final at Turner's Cross.

Blast from the Past. April 2004. Blarney pip underdogs Ballincollig in AOH Cup semi-final at Turner's Cross.

Pics 16.05.2004

AOH Cup semi-final

Ballincollig 1 Blarney Utd 2

Premier League side Blarney Utd, through to their third AOH final in five years. AOH Cup semi-final, Turner's Cross, 16.05.04, Ballincollig 1 Blarney Utd 2, Billy Lyons

Blarney's Neil O'Riordan outjumps John Kelleher to head clear. 

Ballincollig defender Adrian Brady in charge against Derek Healy. AOH Cup semi-final, Turner's Cross, 16.05.04, Ballincollig 1 Blarney Utd 2, Billy Lyons

Anthony Hogan (left) and Blarney's Dave Moynihan, two vets of the junior scene, clash. 

This 18 yard lob by Blarney's Steve McCann beat the advancing keeper but hopped wide. AOH Cup semi-final, Turner's Cross, 16.05.04, Ballincollig 1 Blarney Utd 2, Billy Lyons

First Division Ballincollig battled well.

Blarney keeper Paul Collins punches clear as Terry Coomey challenges. AOH Cup semi-final, Turner's Cross, 16.05.04, Ballincollig 1 Blarney Utd 2, Billy Lyons

Blarney keeper Paul Collins under pressure from the Ballincollig forwards. AOH Cup semi-final, Turner's Cross, 16.05.04, Ballincollig 1 Blarney Utd 2, Billy Lyons