Deadly Dineen eases Cork past battling Banner
As defending champions, Cork were forced to field a complete new team, but many of those who lined out were previous All-Ireland medal winners at this level. It showed as the Rebels cruised into another decider against Tipperary. On the evidence of this display, will be very hard to beat.
Strong in defence were former senior panellists Will Twomey and Darragh McSweeney, and the Cork attack thrived on plentiful supply of ball. Darren Dineen showed accuracy from play and frees to amass nine points; Rory O’Dwyer and Rory O’Doherty hit four apiece while Muiris O’Sullivan added three.