Bowen lauds Rebels’ winning start

CORK senior hurling selector Martin Bowen praised his charges yesterday following their comeback victory over Dublin last Sunday.

Cork were nine points behind at one stage of the first half but rallied to win by five points in the end, having been instructed to contest the ball more aggressively at half-time.

“It was our first day out and we’re happy with the win,” said Bowen. “But we were certainly worried in the first half against Dublin. At one stage of the game we were nine points down, and that was a big lead to concede.