THE SECOND-HALF period was the site of Cork’s hurling horrors at the hands of Tipperary last July, it was the phase where they expressed themselves to power to victory in this Munster opener in Thurles.
After a first half where the teams were deadlocked at 0-13 apiece, Cork exploded to life during the third quarter. Jason Forde’s 43rd minute free nudged Tipperary ahead, Cork’s response in the form of an unanswered run of eight points was as impressive as it was timely, and set them on course for victory.
Tipperary rallied late on, drawing on the point-taking accuracy of Darragh McCarthy off the bench and an Alan Tynan run that yielded the game’s only goal in the 71st minute, when he buried a shot from 2o yards into the corner.
But Cork had the prominent score-takers, debutants William Buckley (0-6) and Barry Walsh (0-4) both excelling, while Darragh Fitzgibbon and Shane Barrett were in commanding form from the start in the half-forward line. That quartet shot 0-18 between them, a combination that fired Cork to victory.
As a contest it was not of the riproaring variety to join the catalogue of Cork-Tipperary classics. The first half did plenty to command the interest, both teams enioying different spells of supremacy, and possessing cause to believe at half-time they could push on to land the precious two points on offer.
But it was Cork who made the more forceful burst, smothering a Tipperary attack that went 30 second-half minutes without a score from play, as Rob Downey emerged as a dominant influence at heart of their defence.
Darragh Fitzgibbon of Cork is closely watched by Robert Doyle of Tipperary. James Lawlor / INPHO
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Cork had made the faster start. Fitzgibbon had raised a white flag with 30 seconds on the clock, Barrett followed him onto the scorehseet in the 5th minute. That set the tone for an opening period where the pair were at the heart of Cork’s best work. By the 12th minute Cork had fashioned a 0-6 to 0-3 advantage but Tipperary shuffled around their defence and got a grip on the play.
They strung together six points without reply between the 12th and 20th minutes. Jason Forde, assuming free-taking duties in the absence of McCarthy from the start, was a reliable source of points, his prowess magnified by a couple of shots from distance by Tim O’Mahony that flew wide for Cork. Forde’s 25th minute score edged Tipperary 0-11 to 0-8 clear, yet Cork finished the half in a strong manner. Youngsters Walsh and William Buckley grabbed two points apiece in that phase before the interval, the latter lobbing over the point that ensured the teams were tied at the break.
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There was not enough to suggest in the early second-half exchanges that the game would swing towards Cork’s control. Forde (two) and Eoghan Connolly knocked over pointed frees, but then the scores dried up. Cork’s purple patch saw Brian Hayes, O’Mahony, Walsh, Alan Connolly (4) and Buckley all on target.
Tipperary stemmed the bleeding with a McCarthy free before Cork reeled off three in a row. Their 0-26 to 0-17 lead provided a handsome advantage with ten minutes left on the clock, and if Tipperary’s late charge created some anxiety for Cork, there was no dramatic comeback to stop Ben O’Connor making a winning championship start in the managerial hotseat.
Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 0-7 (0-5f), William Buckley 0-6 (0-1f), Darragh Fitzgibbon 0-4, Shane Barrett 0-4, Barry Walsh 0-4, Tim O’Mahony 0-2 (0-1f), Brian Hayes 0-1, Alan Walsh 0-1.
Scorers for Tipperary: Jason Forde 0-7 (0-7f), Darragh McCarthy 0-4 (0-4f), Alan Tynan 1-0, Oisín O’Donoghue 0-2, Jake Morris 0-2, Eoghan Connolly 0-2 (0-2f), Sam O’Farrell 0-1, Conor Stakelum 0-1, Darragh Stakelum 0-1, John McGrath 0-1, Willie Connors 0-1.
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Cork's second-half power sets up opening day Munster win over Tipperary
Cork 0-29
Tipperary 1-22
THE SECOND-HALF period was the site of Cork’s hurling horrors at the hands of Tipperary last July, it was the phase where they expressed themselves to power to victory in this Munster opener in Thurles.
After a first half where the teams were deadlocked at 0-13 apiece, Cork exploded to life during the third quarter. Jason Forde’s 43rd minute free nudged Tipperary ahead, Cork’s response in the form of an unanswered run of eight points was as impressive as it was timely, and set them on course for victory.
Tipperary rallied late on, drawing on the point-taking accuracy of Darragh McCarthy off the bench and an Alan Tynan run that yielded the game’s only goal in the 71st minute, when he buried a shot from 2o yards into the corner.
But Cork had the prominent score-takers, debutants William Buckley (0-6) and Barry Walsh (0-4) both excelling, while Darragh Fitzgibbon and Shane Barrett were in commanding form from the start in the half-forward line. That quartet shot 0-18 between them, a combination that fired Cork to victory.
As a contest it was not of the riproaring variety to join the catalogue of Cork-Tipperary classics. The first half did plenty to command the interest, both teams enioying different spells of supremacy, and possessing cause to believe at half-time they could push on to land the precious two points on offer.
But it was Cork who made the more forceful burst, smothering a Tipperary attack that went 30 second-half minutes without a score from play, as Rob Downey emerged as a dominant influence at heart of their defence.
Cork had made the faster start. Fitzgibbon had raised a white flag with 30 seconds on the clock, Barrett followed him onto the scorehseet in the 5th minute. That set the tone for an opening period where the pair were at the heart of Cork’s best work. By the 12th minute Cork had fashioned a 0-6 to 0-3 advantage but Tipperary shuffled around their defence and got a grip on the play.
They strung together six points without reply between the 12th and 20th minutes. Jason Forde, assuming free-taking duties in the absence of McCarthy from the start, was a reliable source of points, his prowess magnified by a couple of shots from distance by Tim O’Mahony that flew wide for Cork. Forde’s 25th minute score edged Tipperary 0-11 to 0-8 clear, yet Cork finished the half in a strong manner. Youngsters Walsh and William Buckley grabbed two points apiece in that phase before the interval, the latter lobbing over the point that ensured the teams were tied at the break.
There was not enough to suggest in the early second-half exchanges that the game would swing towards Cork’s control. Forde (two) and Eoghan Connolly knocked over pointed frees, but then the scores dried up. Cork’s purple patch saw Brian Hayes, O’Mahony, Walsh, Alan Connolly (4) and Buckley all on target.
Tipperary stemmed the bleeding with a McCarthy free before Cork reeled off three in a row. Their 0-26 to 0-17 lead provided a handsome advantage with ten minutes left on the clock, and if Tipperary’s late charge created some anxiety for Cork, there was no dramatic comeback to stop Ben O’Connor making a winning championship start in the managerial hotseat.
Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 0-7 (0-5f), William Buckley 0-6 (0-1f), Darragh Fitzgibbon 0-4, Shane Barrett 0-4, Barry Walsh 0-4, Tim O’Mahony 0-2 (0-1f), Brian Hayes 0-1, Alan Walsh 0-1.
Scorers for Tipperary: Jason Forde 0-7 (0-7f), Darragh McCarthy 0-4 (0-4f), Alan Tynan 1-0, Oisín O’Donoghue 0-2, Jake Morris 0-2, Eoghan Connolly 0-2 (0-2f), Sam O’Farrell 0-1, Conor Stakelum 0-1, Darragh Stakelum 0-1, John McGrath 0-1, Willie Connors 0-1.
Cork
1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig)
6. Robert Downey (Glen Rovers), 3. Ciarán Joyce (Castlemartyr), 4. Seán O’Donoghue (Inniscarra)
7. Mark Coleman (Blarney), 2. Niall O’Leary (Castlelyons), 5. Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers),
8. Tim O’Mahony (Newtownshandrum), 9. Tommy O’Connell (Midleton)
12. Barry Walsh (Killeagh), 11. Shane Barrett (Blarney), 10. Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville)
15. Brian Hayes (St Finbarr’s), 14. Alan Connolly (Blackrock), 13. William Buckley (St Finbarr’s)
Subs
Tipperary
1. Rhys Shelly (Moycarkey-Borris)
2. Robert Doyle (Clonoulty-Rossmore), 6. Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields), 4. Michael Breen (Ballina)
9. Craig Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs), 3. Eoghan Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs), 7. Bryan O’Mara (Holycross-Ballycahill),
8. Willie Connors (Kiladangan), 12. Conor Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields)
5. Oisin O’Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs), 11. Andrew Ormond (JK Brackens), 10. Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg)
13. Stefan Tobin (Carrick Swan), 14. John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), 15. Jason Forde (Silvermines)
Subs
Referee: Sean Stack (Dublin)
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