Cork stage powerful comeback to foil Faithful County
Played before a paltry attendance of about 300, Cork looked to be heading for the exit door when they trailed their opponents 2-5 to 0-6 after 50 minutes, but a couple of important sideline moves had the desired effect and they finished in style to set up a semi-final meeting against the defending champions Kilkenny on August 17.
Cork coach Denis Ring tried to explain the very poor standard of the first half, admitting: “It was a very negative game, but improved in the second half. In typical Offaly style, they got in some great blocks, hooks and closed us down which was very hard to play against. You have to admire them for that.
