Treaty county dominated previous encounter, which Cork must learn from sharply to avoid the same fate
The Limerick-Cork rivalry has grown fierce, with both sides trading wins in recent seasons. Limerick’s recent display highlighted their clinical edge, while’s familiar attacking shape, with O’Brien and Gillane inside and David Reidy playing a selfless role behind the opposition number 6, creating space on both inside flanks.The graphic shows Limerick’s structured build-up, with Nicky Quaid linking frequently with Gearoid Hegarty on puckouts.
What made their puckout strategy so effective was its variation. When Cork pressed high, Limerick opted for short, sharp deliveries to players like Barry Nash or Dan Morrissey, allowing them to build through the lines. When space opened further out, Quaid had the vision and accuracy to target aerial runners like Gearóid Hegarty or O’Neill, both of whom are elite in contesting and winning primary possession.
Offensively, it was disjointed. Cork managed just 0-8 from play, a stark indicator of their struggles to create space or sustained attacking phases. Their 54 per cent shot conversion rate painted a picture of rushed, low-percentage attempts – many coming under pressure or from poor angles as the game began to slip away.
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