They could meet again

HOW close we came to a third game between Cork and Kerry in as many weeks in the Munster Championship.
They  could meet again

Nine times out of ten the referee would have blown for a free in the dying seconds of extra-time to help equalise matters, when the chance presented itself on Sunday in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

But giving teams a chance to equalise in injury time of extra time in a replay is no longer the desired outcome where fixtures are at a premium in the modern championship and club activity must also be accommodated.

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