Cork v Louth: Player ratings from footballers' key win
Brian Hurley led the line for Cork in Navan. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile
Made an outstanding save in the 6th minute, but had a catastrophic moment in the 46th minute when his short kick-out to Daniel O’Mahony was intercepted by Liam Jackson and ended up in his net. Thankfully his midfield snaffled up his long kick-outs late on, but the strategy does require refinement.
Tidy display by the Clon man at corner-back. He showed plenty of energy on both sides of the ball, sometimes even popping up in the full forward position at times.
Continuously offered himself as an outlet for his teammates. The Cork defence had their hands full up against a sharpshooter of the calibre of Sam Multoy, who slotted eight points, 0-4 from play, but it was a solid outing.
The Kanturk youngster can be satisfied having survived yet another tough championship test. Was replaced by Cian Kiely after 49 minutes after picking up a knock.
Luke Fahy: The Ballincollig wing-back got on the world of ball, and ran at Louth whenever he could.
Not afraid to have a go at the posts but he would have been unhappy with two shots that he sent wide.
Unfortunately only lasted 20 minutes after injuring himself making a desperate lunge to get ahead of his man, and was replaced by Kevin O’Donovan.
Was unusually quiet as he didn't have his usual impact as a hard runner down the left sideline.
Was superb in terms of winning primary possession, particularly in that crucial last quarter. He kicked a crucial point just after Louth’s goal to help stop the rot too, and added another second-half effort which was badly needed.
Alongside O’Callaghan the Barrs man had a huge game in the engine room in what were incredibly difficult conditions. He kicked two great scores and provided a superb assist for a Brian O’Driscoll point on the hour which gave Cork the lead at a crucial juncture.
Scored a crucial 1-1, with his expertly taken goal in the 16th minute proving crucial to Cork's win.
While the Bantry man may not have troubled the scoresheet himself he was instrumental in all that was good about Cork in the opening half. He assisted the Cork goal and further points for Hurley and Maguire, as he proved the be the perfect link man.
Fired over a great point and extremely hard-working throughout. It was a bit of a surprise Cork did not try and use the Kilshannig man as a kick-out option.
Had to go off with a knock which will be a worry to John Cleary, with the visit of Kerry looming. Scored one fine point and led the charge from a physical perspective.
Cork fans will have been concerned about their free-taking but they need not have worried, as Hurley sliced over six dead balls with his 58th-minute effort from the sideline a highlight. He knocked over two further points from play to lead the Cork change.
Could have had a first-minute goal with more conviction. He did knock over a crucial point and worked his socks off.
Replaced Meehan early on and was superb, with him instigating a brilliant Cork score in the 30th minute with a fantastic turnover.
Showed well for the ball and assisted Hurley for a point.
Put himself about after replacing O’Hanlon.
Showed his class upon his introduction with a superb point from distance.
Late replacements who registered important scores.
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