‘Delighted’ Ben O’Connor lauds Cork’s ‘finishing like trains’ habit

JOB DONE: Cork manager Ben O'Connor celebrates after the game with Ross O'Sullivan. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

There was one outstanding trend in Cork’s Munster winning U20 campaign. In four of the five games they played, Cork surged from behind in the second period to breast the tape.

Monday night’s decider was no different. On three occasions around the three-quarter mark, Cork found themselves four in arrears. Once more they summoned a sprint finish.