Cork v Galway: Player ratings from the All-Ireland hurling quarter-final
Cork's Ciarán Joyce is challenged by Conor Whelan of Galway. Picture: INPHO/Tom Maher
Worst possible start with the concession of a soft goal and also should have done better for Whelan's strike. Those scores proved very costly in the end.
Had his hands full with Conor Whelan. Caught for a goal when he'd been out in front, which will leave him hugely frustrated. Got a handle on him in the second half to be fair.
The best of the Cork full-back line.
Came out with his share of 50-50 balls. Issues were further out the field.
Lined out at wing-back despite wearing the number three geansaí. Didn't reach the heights he'd hit in previous games. Carrying a knock?
When the rest of the team was off the pace in the first half, the 20-year-old was bursting out with possession. Prominent all the way through and the big find of the season.
Lamped over two monster frees and clipped over a sweet sideline.
With three goals this summer, you'd have fancied him to bury his first-half chance. Finished with 0-3 all the same.
Swept up a pile of loose ball in the first quarter. Arched over a lovely point.
Nailed an audacious score from long range when Cork were struggling and added two fine second-half points.
Never got going at all. Should have had a free late on at a key stage though.
Took his goal superbly but needed to be more clinical overall.
Nothing at all went right in the first half, including poor free-taking.
An outlet for direct ball, he set up a host of chances but ended up a bit far away from goal to raise a green flag.
Rushed an early goal chance and drifted out of the game.
Introduced at half-time, scoring 0-4, including one from play and was fouled. Lively.
Very busy from wing-forward, setting up a couple of points and securing plenty of possession.
Overlooked all season but contributed 0-3 from four shots here.
Hurled a lot of ball when on for Downey with two assists.
Late sub.
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