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Cork triumph over Kerry in Munster Championship clash

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SETANTA SPORTS
Published Saturday, June 13, 2009, 3:01 PM
Updated Thursday, July 23, 2009, 5:57 PM
Read more: Cork GAA



A superb display from Cork saw them triumphantly overcome Kerry in a compelling Munster Championship clash at Pairc Uí Chaóimh on Saturday.

Cork were outstanding in the first half and led 0-9 to 0-4 at half-time.

However, Kerry came roaring back after the restart and hit five points in a row before Donncha O'Connor's penalty restored Cork's advantage.

Things were tight for much of the second half but eventually Cork's superior fitness and zip overwhelmed Kerry, and they raced to glory with ease, the eight-point margin of victory in no way flattering.

The game threatened to be marred by the first-half dismissals of Noel O'Leary and Paul Galvin for some off the ball theatrics, but in the end it had no real impact as Cork showed they were significantly the superior side.

The opening score was pure Kerry, a sweeping move up the field involving Marc Ó Sé and the brilliant Declan O'Sullivan, and ending up being kicked sweet as a nut over the bar by Bryan Sheehan.

Sheehan tacked on a free soon after to put Kerry two up and they had clearly settled quicker than a tense Cork.

Donncha O'Connor popped over a handy free for Cork soon after to get them on the board, and when Anthony Lynch won two crucial balls in battle with Colm Cooper soon after, Rebel tails were up.

O'Connor then levelled things up with a sublime right-footer, before Daniel Goulding followed up with an almost identical point to push Cork in front.

Suddenly, the edginess was all Kerry's as Sheehan pushed a free wide and O'Connor thumped over his third point.

Then, the rapid Cork half-back line plundered its first point with John Miskella rampaging up the field and knocking it over to put three between the sides.

Then, in a predictable enough twist, the two red cards came.

Galvin and O'Leary were the two who were dismissed, seemingly with Galvin elbowing O'Leary and the Corkman retaliating with a punch.

The punch left Galvin on the ground but referee Pat McEnaney was quick to act, dismissing both.

The incident had little impact on Cork's flowing vibrancy though and Patrick Kelly hammered one over the bar to put four in it.

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