Munster U20 Hurling preview: Cork boss Ben O'Connor expects positive reaction from Eoin Downey

The young Glen Rovers defender was sent-off in Cork's Division 1 semi-final defeat to Kilkenny on Sunday.

CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER: Cork U20's manager Ben O'Connor on the sideline recently. Pic Larry Cummins

Cork U20 hurling manager Ben O’Connor is confident the red card Eoin Downey received in Sunday’s Allianz League semi-final will not affect his performance in the county’s Munster U20 championship opener this evening.

The young Glen Rovers defender was dismissed by referee John Keenan arising from a prolonged melee between Cork and Kilkenny players in the second half of their Division 1 semi-final.