Both sides served up a marvellous contest that looked to be going Cork's way early on, as they hit the defending champions with two goals which helped them into a seven point lead after 20 minutes.
But after being reduced to 14 players just before half time and falling a point behind, it looked as if Kerry's numerical advantage would prove decisive.
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