Rebels denied in thriller

Cork 2-13 Laois 2-13

Both managers agreed that a draw was a fair result after a magnificent game in very warm conditions, but the rematch will play havoc with local championship fixtures, as it's set for Saturday next in Limerick at 3.30pm.

"We got the kind of start we wanted, and were going well particularly in the first half. We dominated the second half for long periods but couldn't score and then conceded a very sloppy goal which had us battling to get back into the game," said Cork coach Tony Leahy.