Lack of goals real concern for Cork

LEAVING the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday night, I felt an immense sense of relief that Cork were still in the championship.

There were plenty of other visiting supporters in a similar state and I imagine that was the reaction amongst the Cork management and players in the dressing room as well.

It should have never ended up being so nervy and close in the end. With a few minutes to go in normal time, I thought Cork should have been out of sight. They’d controlled the match for a good 30 minutes of the second half, whereas Limerick were very flat in comparison. When you’re holding a five-point lead on the closing straight, you shouldn’t let your opponents back into it. Indeed Cork’s lead should have been greater than five and they missed quite a few easy frees from the left side. That’s a concern going forward.