Player ratings: How Cork rated in the Munster SHC win over Tipperary
Jason Forde of Tipperary is tackled by Robert Downey of Cork during the Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 1 match between Tipperary and Cork at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Great variety in his puck-out deliveries, from hitting midfielders inside the 65 to finding space on the wings further up. 7.
Tagging Jason Forde from throw-in, he was rock solid in that role, limiting him to one assist for a converted free. 7.
Deployed to shut down John McGrath, who was withdrawn early in the second half. Tipp did goal through sub Alan Tynan in injury time but Cork were tighter defensively than in the league final, with Joyce a factor. 7.
Started as a man-marker closer to goal. Had too much experience for Tipp U20 Stefan Tobin and very dominant when moved centre-back. 9.
Broke even with Ă“isĂn O’Donoghue, who clipped a couple of sweet scores but grew into the game, denying Tipp a platform on long puck-outs. 7.
Started in the six slot as he was picking up Andrew Ormonde, who struggled to get on the ball. Switched to corner-back when Darragh McCarthy came on, minimising his impact. 8.
Had his hands full with Jake Morris initially but very positive when coming out with the sliotar. Hurled the world of ball in the second half mopping up any breaks. 7.
In the thick of the action and had a strong second half, linking for a lovely score with midfield partner Tommy O’Connell. Off target with a few frees but a powerful presence. 7.
Operating very deep, he was the link man for the defence when running possession out. Added an extra body to rucks and breaks around the middle. 7.
Incredible first quarter when he got off six shots and had 0-4 from play. Craig Morgan got to grips with him from there but the Cork captain set the tone. 7.
Very strong opening 35 minutes with three assists and two points. Finished the game with 0-4 and his ability to get into space on the flanks caused Tipp constant issues. 8.
Big ask making his debut on the wing and while he was caught in possession a few times, clipped two scores coming up to the break. Carried that into the second half, adding another 0-2. 8.
Very dangerous from the off with three points in the first half. Arrowed over two brilliant second-half points as well and a late free as the grace note of a spectacular debut. 9.
Minimal possession with Cork prioritising the running game until the second half, when there was more long ball in. Hit two from play and only missed one free. Came close to goaling. 7.
Starved of quality ball. Held to a point play but was involved in four other scores. Came off for Alan Walsh late on. 6.
Gave Cork a lift with a 15-minute run after a spell injured. 6.
Grabbed the sliotar from the air to rifle over a crucial point late on. 6.
Hugh O’Connor, Séamus Harnedy, Pádraig Power: Not on long enough to rate.
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