Quillinan's side showed character in second half after stern half-time talk

“From an energy point of view, and a work-rate point of view, the first half wasn’t good enough. The boys were told in no uncertain terms that it wasn’t good enough when you’re wearing the Kerry jersey. So they brought a different energy after that."

HALF TIME MESSAGE: Kerry manager Wayne Quillinan is happy with the character his side showed in their second half performance. Pic: ©INPHO/Leah Scholes

All-Ireland MFC quarter-final: Kerry 0-14 (0-1-12) Cavan 1-9 (1-1-7)

When substitute Liam O’Brien fired over the insurance point, in the fifth minute of stoppage time, at O’Moore Park in Portlaoise on Saturday Kerry manager Wayne Quillinan could finally relax. His Kerry minor football side had subdued the dogged resistance of Cavan.