PLAYER RATINGS

Shane MURPHY

Was left exposed by his defence for Cork’s two goals and couldn’t really be faulted for either. Other than that had little to do, even on kickout duty, but looked more confident in the role than he did through a lot of the League

Jason FOLEY

Was detailed on Luke Connolly for much of the game and won that individual battle for the most part even though the Nemo kicked a wonder point early in the game. Tackled excellently and distributed the ball with poise and accuracy

Peter CROWLEY

Moved onto Ruairi Deane fairly early after the Bantry man caused trouble for Kerry down the left flank, but enjoyed a freer role after Deane’s black card. Mopped up plenty of loose ball in second half and draw a great save from Mark White late on

Brian Ó BEAGLAOICH

Justified his inclusion in the starting team with a confident performance that saw him on the front foot at times to good effect. However, might be a little disappointed with his positioning and tightness for both Cork goals

Paul MURPHY

Got out-fielded by Deane for Cork’s first goal but went on to have another strong performance and gave Kerry great forward momentum with some typical strike running from defence. Scored two excellent points in the first half

Tadhg MORLEY

Wasn’t as noticeably prominent as Murphy and White either side of him but the Templenoe man put in a typically measured display, reading the game brilliantly, turned over plenty of Cork possessions and generally anchored the Kerry defence

Gavin WHITE

Hard to believe this was only his second ever game for a Kerry senior team. Was superb on the front foot, driving forward on a few superb solo runs, but also tackled and defended very well. Fisted over a late point to crown an excellent performance

David MORAN

One of his best days in the jersey, Moran was imperious at midfield. Won the mark and had the speed of thought to set O’Brien loose for Kerry’s first goal. Kept pace with Aidan Walsh and Ian Maguire all day and tackled ferociously throughout

Jack BARRY

LIVED in Moran’s shadow at times but also carried ball at the heart of the Cork defence on a few occasions and his power and pace troubled the Rebels often. Won a couple of frees that led to scores and seldom put a foot wrong

Micheál BURNS

Worked hard in a slightly withdrawn role early on and handled plenty of the ball as well as setting up Clifford for a point. However, it seems he paid a heavy price for a couple of lost possessions by being substituted out of the game at half time

Seán O’SHEA

An outstanding display by the 19-year old who worked incredibly hard with his tackling and running. Scored a fine point, converted two ‘45’s and a free, but his overall presence between the two 45s was immense and showed great leadership

Stephen O’BRIEN

SHOWED brilliant pace, strength and execution to score his fourth minute goal and was gradually working his way into the game when he needlessly hauled James Loughrey to the ground leaving the referee little option but to issue a black card

David CLIFFORD

A very mature performance from the Fossa teen. His two points from play in the first half were excellent as was his work off the ball and his tackling of the player in possession. Will be disappointed to have kicked a couple of shots into ‘keeper’s hands

Paul GEANEY

THE Dingle man was at his brilliant best, poaching two goals with his trademark assassin’s eye, and kicked five excellent points from play. Worked very hard off the ball as well and was always an outlet for a pass.

James O’DONOGHUE

Looked really sharp in mind and movement and scored two super points and assisted a couple of others. Drifted outfield a bit and threaded some great passes into Geaney and Clifford inside. Will be delighted to have got 60 minutes into his legs

Subs: Kevin McCarthy

(25 minutes) made a brilliant contribution, ran hard at the Cork defence and directly set up Geaney’s two goal. (half time) assisted two points. came in when game was well won

Darran O’Sullivan Griffin, Kieran Donaghy, Barry John Keane and Killian Young Mark