Nicky English: Kingston epitomised Cork’s refusal to accept gallant losers role

Rebels did everything that has to be done if you’re going to beat Limerick and afterwards it felt like the red and white genie was out of the bottleBrian Hayes celebrates with Patrick Horgan at the final whistle following the thrilling victory over Limerick at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

He then gets an unbelievable point off his right, having popped up over on the other side. And for a finish, he takes off on this incredible run down the left – it was like an under-12 match – and taps the ball over a defender’s head and gets pulled down by Kyle Hayes for a penalty, which Patrick Horgan duly buries in the top corner.

The attributes that Cork have are well known. They have speed, athleticism and scoring power but they brought an unexpected aerial prowess, which I never believed they would be able to produce against Limerick of all teams. In the full forward line Aaron Gillane was doing his best to create chances and inflict damage whereas, beside him, Séamus Flanagan was on fire. It tells us something that he could score 3-3 and still end up on the losing side. Their problems were in the many areas between Quaid and the full forwards.

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