Jack O'Connor: 'From a tactical point-of-view, we were quite open at the back early on'

That Kerry would resort to such a sustained period of recycled possession which involved nearly every player including goalkeeper Shane Ryan in an advanced position will prompt debate.

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: Kerry manager Jack O'Connor happy with efficient second half performance but has work-ons from the first half performance. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster SFC semi final: Kerry 0-18 Cork 1-12. 

Nine years ago, a downbeat Brian Cuthbert arrived into the room behind the Lewis End Road, his face wearing the words he was about to utter. This was one that had got away on Cork.