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Ben O’Connor rejects comparison to All-Ireland final collapse after defeat to Galway
Ireland⚽ Sports14 hr. ago

Ben O’Connor rejects comparison to All-Ireland final collapse after defeat to Galway

The article discusses the aftermath of a Gaelic football match between Galway and Cork at Croke Park, where Galway defeated Cork. Galway manager Micheál Donoghue expressed surprise at how much his team had improved since their previous championship losses to Kilkenny and Tipperary. He highlighted the team's increased enthusiasm and energy, noting strong second-half performances. Galway's Ben O'Connor rejected comparisons to Cork's infamous second-half collapse in last year's All-Ireland final against Tipperary, emphasizing that this was a different team and that Cork had been outworked and out-hurled for much of the game. O'Connor acknowledged missed opportunities and the decision to go for goals rather than settling for points, stating that the team had the courage to take risks. The article reflects on the implications of this loss for Cork, suggesting the label of 'collapse' might become more entrenched.

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The Irish Times logoThe Irish TimesIndependent🔒Center14 hr. ago
Ben O’Connor rejects comparison to All-Ireland final collapse after defeat to Galway

The article discusses the aftermath of a Gaelic football match between Galway and Cork at Croke Park, where Galway defeated Cork. Galway manager Micheál Donoghue expressed surprise at how much his team had improved since their previous championship losses to Kilkenny and Tipperary. He highlighted the team's increased enthusiasm and energy, noting strong second-half performances. Galway's Ben O'Connor rejected comparisons to Cork's infamous second-half collapse in last year's All-Ireland final against Tipperary, emphasizing that this was a different team and that Cork had been outworked and out-hurled for much of the game. O'Connor acknowledged missed opportunities and the decision to go for goals rather than settling for points, stating that the team had the courage to take risks. The article reflects on the implications of this loss for Cork, suggesting the label of 'collapse' might become more entrenched.

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