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A stunning goal from midfielder Joe O'Connor in extra-time saw Kerry squeeze through to this year’s Munster final with a two point win over rivals Cork.

It was the visitors who came out of the traps looking sharper and some fine scores from Paul Geaney and David Clifford had Kerry seven points to the good with five minutes remaining in the first half.

A hugely impressive conclusion to the half from Cork and four points without reply incredibly saw them just two points adrift at the break.

The two pointers gave Cork real belief throughout the game and a Brian Hurley two pointer minutes into the second half once again had the sides level with Cork growing in confidence.

The game swung one way and then the next for the remainder of the half and for large periods of extra time too with nothing between the sides throughout.

A red card on both sides for Paudie Clifford and Sean Brady only added to the drama by the Lee in a game that didn’t lack a thing.

In the end it was a game that was cruel for any side to lose but it had to be settled and it was Kerry’s goals and efficiency coming down the straight that proved the difference.

Kerry looked sharp from the off with Ruari Murphy pointing inside the opening minute before three David Clifford points from play in the opening ten minutes got in quick got the Fossa man warmed up on a miserable night by the Lee.

David Clifford's pace towards goal was far too much for Daniel O’Mahony with Clifford advancing towards goal before fisting his first score five minutes in.

A fine solo effort from Dylan Geany either side of two further soft David Clifford scores had Kerry orchestrating proceedings with just ten minutes on the clock.

A perfectly weighted score from distance by Paudie Clifford showed