Fitzmaurice determined to kick on

A first championship test for Eamonn Fitzmaurice and one he passed but not a high enough grade for his liking.

A first half built on sound match-ups and strong support play gave way to a nervous second half where a more direct Cork style bolstered by Alan O’Connor’s foothold in midfield caused them plenty of bother.

“We felt we should have pushed on but for some reason we didn’t. We knew there would be a rally in Cork.