Counihan proud of Cork’s ‘battling performance’

IF Conor Counihan’s debut season was defined by improbable comebacks against Kerry, yesterday in Fitzgerald Stadium he received a taste of his own medicine.

With 11 minutes remaining, his side held a five-points lead and in excellent shape to book a Munster final berth.

Then a turbulent finale allowed Kerry to come storming back and force Counihan and company to plan for a replay on Saturday evening. Despite their slippage, the Cork boss shrugged his shoulders and has already moved on.