Ephie Fitzgerald also makes case for defence in Cork rampage

Cork 3-17 Cavan 1-3: As impressive as a second-half tally of 3-10 was in seeing off Cavan in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies SFC quarter-final in Birr on Saturday, Cork manager Ephie Fitzgerald was just as impressed with the defending which held their opponents scoreless after the break.

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.

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