Pat Ryan: Cork display against Dublin won't cut it in All-Ireland semi-final

Pat Ryan admitted the way Cork performed against Dublin won't cut it when they go up against Limerick in the All-Ireland Hurling semi-final in two weeks' time.

The Rebels were 0-26 to 0-21 winners over Dublin in Saturday's quarter-final at Semple Stadium, enough to take another step deeper into the championship but with areas of improvement.

The reward for progression to the semi-finals is a meeting with reigning All-Ireland champions Limerick on Sunday, 7 July at Croke Park.

Speaking to RTÉ Sport after the win over Dublin but before it was clear which of Limerick or Kilkenny awaited Cork, manager Ryan outlined the mixed emotions from the performance and outcome.

"We're delighted that we did enough to win but obviously that performance won't be troubling Kilkenny or Limerick in an All-Ireland semi-final," he said.

"But at the same time we're very proud of our lads and the way they performed today.

"In fairness to Dublin, I thought they brought a huge intensity to it, they play a good running game and we left a couple of opportunities behind us in that first half that probably would have opened the game up for us, but look, delighted with the win."

Cork were able to welcome back Robbie O'Flynn who helped himself to two points after entering the fray with ten minutes to go.

"Robbie's been going great. He played with his club last week to get a bit of form and a bit of game-time," said Ryan.

"It's hard for the lads there that there aren't matches coming in but we know the type of player Robbie is.

"He's had a tough time with injuries but he's mentally very strong and ready to go, so he'll be in contention for two weeks' time."

FT: Dublin 0-21 Cork 0-26

Heated scenes between both sets of players in the dying seconds as Cork seal their