Jack O'Connor says Kerry forewarned by what happened to Cork's half-time lead

Kerry manager Jack O'Connor reacts to a late goal. Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Kerry went in seven up at the break, their advantage and momentum swollen by a seismic score right on the stroke of half-time. A week earlier, they had seen their red neighbours enjoy a six-point half-time lead, Cork’s advantage and momentum swollen by a seismic score right on the stroke of half-time.

Kerry vowed to themselves at half-time that they would not go the way of the Cork hurlers. And they didn’t. They went the complete opposite road to the neighbours.