Ephie Fitzgerald also makes case for defence in Cork rampage

Having toiled at times against the wind in the opening half, the six-in-a-row-seeking Rebels still managed to lead by a point at half-time and then went into overdrive on the resumption. Having fallen behind to a goal from Caitríona Smith inside 13 seconds, it took time for Cork to assert themselves, but Fitzgerald cited the lack of panic as a key factor.
“We stressed that, and they pride themselves on not conceding,” he said “they’ll be disgusted that they conceded a goal, especially so early.