TWO-POINTERS PROVED vital as Cork stunned Donegal in the All-Ireland senior football Round 2A clash in Ballybofey today.
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Ten minutes into the second half, Donegal were seemingly in complete control, 1-10 to 0-6 in front.
But Cork, aided by 0-9 overall from Steven Sherlock, came back and gained straight passage to the All-Ireland senior football quarter-finals and Donegal will be out again next weekend in Round 3.
A dejected Michael Murphy after the game. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO
Colm O'Callaghan and Tommy Walsh celebrate Cork's win after the game. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO
Shane O’Donnell’s first-half score made the score 0-5 to 0-1 and Cork’s reply was Sherlock’s first two-pointer of the day. Oisin Gallen was in fine form with three from play in his home patch.
Michael Murphy, on his 199th outing for Donegal, pinched a kick-out and, although capable of taking it on himself, selflessly squared to Conor O’Donnell to palm into the empty net for a Donegal goal on 24 minutes.
Sherlock put over a second two-pointer from a free, and although Donegal were still only purring, they were good value for a 1-7 to 0-5 lead at half-time.
Langan’s second score on 45 minutes put Donegal 1-10 to 0-6 ahead, with his team comfortable and efficient, although not blistering.
Cork's Brian O'Driscoll and Donegal's Ciaran Moore. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO
Another free for two from Sherlock and then a first-touch point from substitute Conor Corbett meant Cork were back to just four down, 1-10 to 0-9, with 20 to play.
When Ian Maguire scored on 55, Cork were just three down but again saw a chance come and go, with Sherlock’s two-point free attempt falling into Patton’s breadbasket. Moments later, defenders Luke Fahy and Tommy Walsh both kicked for two-pointer apiece and suddenly Donegal were the ones derailed.
Jason McGee levelled it up for the home team with seven left, but Cork knew the chance of there and Sherlock’s fourth two-pointer made for a two-point lead and although Donegal had the chance to scramble something late on, Turlough Carr’s pop at goal flew over the crossbar instead of under it.
Cork's Chris Óg Jones and Donegal's Finbarr Roarty. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO
Scorers for Cork: Steven Sherlock 0-9 (1 2pt play, 3 2pt frees, 0-1 ’45), Luke Fahy, Tommy Walsh 0-2 (1 2pt play) each; Dara Sheedy, Seán McDonnell, Conor Corbett, Ian Maguire 0-1 each.
Scorers for Donegal: Oisin Gallen 0-4; Michael Murphy 0-2 (0-1f); Michael Langan 0-2; Ryan McHugh, Shane O’Donnell, Conor O’Donnell, Peadar Mogan, Jason McGee, Turlough Carr 0-1 each.
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Cork stun Donegal to book All-Ireland senior quarter-final place
Cork 0-17
Donegal 1-13
Alan Foley reports from MacCumhaill Park
TWO-POINTERS PROVED vital as Cork stunned Donegal in the All-Ireland senior football Round 2A clash in Ballybofey today.
Ten minutes into the second half, Donegal were seemingly in complete control, 1-10 to 0-6 in front.
But Cork, aided by 0-9 overall from Steven Sherlock, came back and gained straight passage to the All-Ireland senior football quarter-finals and Donegal will be out again next weekend in Round 3.
Shane O’Donnell’s first-half score made the score 0-5 to 0-1 and Cork’s reply was Sherlock’s first two-pointer of the day. Oisin Gallen was in fine form with three from play in his home patch.
Michael Murphy, on his 199th outing for Donegal, pinched a kick-out and, although capable of taking it on himself, selflessly squared to Conor O’Donnell to palm into the empty net for a Donegal goal on 24 minutes.
Sherlock put over a second two-pointer from a free, and although Donegal were still only purring, they were good value for a 1-7 to 0-5 lead at half-time.
Langan’s second score on 45 minutes put Donegal 1-10 to 0-6 ahead, with his team comfortable and efficient, although not blistering.
Another free for two from Sherlock and then a first-touch point from substitute Conor Corbett meant Cork were back to just four down, 1-10 to 0-9, with 20 to play.
When Ian Maguire scored on 55, Cork were just three down but again saw a chance come and go, with Sherlock’s two-point free attempt falling into Patton’s breadbasket. Moments later, defenders Luke Fahy and Tommy Walsh both kicked for two-pointer apiece and suddenly Donegal were the ones derailed.
Jason McGee levelled it up for the home team with seven left, but Cork knew the chance of there and Sherlock’s fourth two-pointer made for a two-point lead and although Donegal had the chance to scramble something late on, Turlough Carr’s pop at goal flew over the crossbar instead of under it.
Scorers for Cork: Steven Sherlock 0-9 (1 2pt play, 3 2pt frees, 0-1 ’45), Luke Fahy, Tommy Walsh 0-2 (1 2pt play) each; Dara Sheedy, Seán McDonnell, Conor Corbett, Ian Maguire 0-1 each.
Scorers for Donegal: Oisin Gallen 0-4; Michael Murphy 0-2 (0-1f); Michael Langan 0-2; Ryan McHugh, Shane O’Donnell, Conor O’Donnell, Peadar Mogan, Jason McGee, Turlough Carr 0-1 each.
Cork
Patrick Doyle
Maurice Shanley, Daniel O’Mahony, Seán Meehan
Brian O’Driscoll, Tommy Walsh, Luke Fahy
Ian Maguire, Seán Walsh
Paul Walsh, Seán McDonnell, Dara Sheedy
Mark Cronin, Chris Óg Jones, Steven Sherlock
Subs
Donegal
Shaun Patton
Eoghan Bán Gallagher, Brendan McCole, Peadar Mogan
Ryan McHugh, Caolan McGonagle, Finnbarr Roarty
Jason McGee, Hugh McFadden
Shane O’Donnell, Michael Langan, Ciarán Moore
Conor O’Donnell, Michael Murphy, Oisín Gallen
Subs
Referee: David Gough (Meath)
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