Denis Walsh admitted that Cork were flattered by their 11-point winning margin over Offaly in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

"The game was like the championship game last year," the Cork manager said.

"The scoreline probably flattered us a bit. Offaly more than held their own and were quite dangerous. The goal we got pulled us away a bit.

"Now we have another game in six days (against Limerick) and we're focused on that, and on getting two points. After that there's a bit of a break, and then we have the Kilkenny game."

Offaly boss Joe Dooley, who side faces the All-Ireland champions next weekend, said: "Cork will take some beating this year. We held our own in the first half and if we'd gotten a goal in the first half . . . but it's all about the second half. That's the half that matters." Tweet

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