Cork v Kerry: The game at a glance
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Man of the Match
Michael Shields (Cork)
You could make a fair argument for both Kerry's Bryan Sheehan or Cork's Anthony Lynch but Shields' display at full-back was inspirational.
Turning Point
Had Pa Kelly taken the open goal chance that Daniel Goulding had set up for him, Cork would have gone seven points clear.
Talking Point
Kerry's sluggishness, as evidenced by Colm Cooper reaching half-time with only one score (a free) to his name.
Ref Watch
Maurice Deegan (Laois) seemed dreadfully inconsistent in the awarding of frees, especially in the area of over-carrying.
They Said
"We'd like to think we've an edge (after) coming down here and putting it up to them so, let's bring it back to Cork, but the reality is we're going to have to go out and do it again."
Conor Counihan (Cork manager)
"My last time involved we were beaten down there (Cork) in a replay in 2006 so we're expecting a tough game but we'd feel we can play a lot better."
Jack O'Connor (Kerry manager)
Match Statistics
Wides: Cork 9 (4), Kerry 10 (5)
Frees: Cork 25 (12), Kerry 26 (14)
Yellow Cards: 6 Cork (G Spillane, G Canty, A Quirke, P O'Neill, M Shields, N Murphy); Kerry 1 (Paul Galvin 15)
Attendance: 32, 204
What Next?
The sides meet again next Saturday night at 7.30 in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
