Ryan feared Rebelettes’ epic journey was over

WITH eight minutes to play and Dublin leading by two points, Cork manager Eamon Ryan’s faith began to ebb.

This, it seemed, was the end of the line for a team chasing its fifth straight All-Ireland title.

Not so fast. Within 10 minutes Ryan was celebrating another famous victory after what was probably their toughest All-Ireland decider since Armagh went blow for blow with them three years before.