Kilcoo manager Martin Corey felt his side’s ability to deal with torrid conditions was decisive in their 0-16 to 0-11 win over Loughmacrory in their Ulster SFC Club quarter-final at Healy Park on Saturday night.
The Down champions were appearing in the provincial arena for the 13th time in 14 years after beating Carryduff to make it seven county titles in a row, while Loughmacory were appearing at this level for the first time after shocking Trillick to win their maiden Tyrone title.
Corey’s side grew into the game after a bright start from the first-time Tyrone winners and led at the break, before putting a bit of daylight between the teams in the second period.
“We came to win the game today and get into that last four so job done,” reflected Corey in a post-match interview with BBC Sport NI’s Odhran Crumley.
“We had seen how well they could play and we were well warned about what they could possibly do to us so it was a brilliant day.
“Tonight was a greasy night, it was a different night for football, it was just about doing the simple things right and I felt we did it quite well.
“The weather was a big factor but I felt that we dealt with that the best. That’s probably why we got the win tonight.”
