Cork repeated their 14-man league success at home to Meath in front of 8,526 spectators at a fired-up Páirc Uí Rinn to earn two shots at an All-Ireland quarter-final.
Back in February, it was Ian Maguire sent off for the final 13 minutes. This time, his midfield partner Colm O’Callaghan was dismissed on a straight red with 19 minutes to play.
Their lead was soon cut to one, but a Steven Sherlock two-pointer, for his 14th score of the afternoon, and a last-gasp Conor Corbett fisted point secured the valuable win.
The Royals, who triumphed when the counties last met in the Division 2 decider, led by nine points before half-time. After a 12-point turnaround, they head for the last chance saloon of Round 2B.
James Conlon claimed Meath’s first two white flags before a fluffed short kickout led to a goal chance, with Ruairí Kinsella smacking the crossbar as the ball ricocheted over.
