Cork Player Ratings: How Rebels fared in victory over Waterford
Darragh Fitzgibbon is tackled by Waterford's Michael Kiely. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Couple of miscued restarts into the teeth of the wind, which was understandable, but he also laced a few fine deliveries to the left wing. Couple of smart saves and bombed ball after ball on the Waterford D in the second half.
Neat and tidy in possession and stuck tightly to Stephen Bennett in the first half. Two key plays in the second half to set up 1-1 and was lifting until his late injury.
Did well in the air, catching or clearing the majority of high balls. Stephen Bennett did rifle in a goal but Downey had pushed him out and it was a sweet finish.
Has been Cork's best performer in the last line of defence in championship and put in some strong tackles in the opening period, as well as arrowing two long balls in for scores. He ended the afternoon with three assists and was inspirational with a couple of his drives to snap up possession.
Slotted in seamlessly for the injured Rob Downey. Very strong in the air and abrasive around the breaks. Hit the post in the first half and then got a monster score in the second half. Super stuff in the context of his full debut.
Due a big game and was the immovable anchor of the Cork rearguard throughout. Set the tone with a couple of heavy tackles and ended as the RTÉ Man of the Match.
Landed a beautiful early point but most importantly read the deliveries across the Waterford half-forward line well and was rock solid defensively.
Sat deeper than he had been in other outings, to make the area between the 45s a battleground. Tasked to do a specific unglamorous job. Came off for Luke Meade in the last quarter.
As expected, started midfield instead of 11 and tore into the first quarter, putting in a number of tackles when Waterford opened brightly with the gale. Kept pushing until the very end, releasing Hayes for the goal and pointing when Waterford trimmed the gap from eight to three.
Busy at wing-forward without seeing much ball but like O'Mahony had a role to do limiting Waterford's shooting options from the middle third.
SHANE BARRETT: Restored to centre-forward, he was tuned in from the off on Sunday.
Nailed a couple of superb early points but also showed a serious appetite for work.
Was able to get into acres of space in the first half but had three wides to go with 0-2. Like Barrett, his tackling and intensity were vital.
After two performances below his top standard, he was razor-sharp in the first half, clipping three from play. Would have had a goal in the second half but for a stray pass.
Struggled to make the sliotar stick in the initial 35 minutes, though he was fouled for a free and set up a Barrett point. Grabbed 1-1 in the third quarter and brilliantly teed up Horgan's goal.
Couldn't get his hands on any meaningful possession against the wind but crucially was five from five from frees in that period. After the Limerick disappointment but shouldn't be underestimated. Buried his goal into the Blackrock Terrace.
Not everything he did came off but very lively down the right flank. Set up points for Barrett and Fitzgibbon and fired a score of his own from a puck-out.
Didn't see much possession after replacing O'Mahony but worked hard on the breaks.
Very strong option with Niall O'Leary injured and Millerick coming off.
Didn't see action since Ennis but got a crucial point and fouled for a converted free coming down the stretch to twice put Cork five clear.
On late but classy flick up and score delighted the crowd.
Came in deep into extra time.
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