It was a tough day at the office for Donegal, akin to Murphy's Law. Anything that could go wrong went wrong with players normally so comfortable in possession getting turned over time after time. The result meant that Donegal struggled, especially after conceding two goals in just over a minute at the start of the second half. The marks represent the performance.

placeholder image — It was a tough day at the office for Donegal, akin to Murphy's Law. Anything that could go wrong went wrong with players normally so comfortable in possession getting turned over time after time. The result meant that Donegal struggled, especially after conceding two goals in just over a minute at the start of the second half. The marks represent the performance.

Marksman: How the Donegal players fared against Cork in Pairc Ui Rinn

By Peter Campbell

DonegalLive multimedia sport journalist

Published 2nd Jun 2024, 10:33 GMT

Not a good day for Donegal with turnovers galore and as a result the marks handed out Marksman are well below what was normal in the last few weeks.

Had more of the ball than any Donegal player but was caught up in the turn-over malaise. Even his passing deserted him at times. 5.5

5.

Had more of the ball than any Donegal player but was caught up in the turn-over malaise. Even his passing deserted him at times. 5.5

The Buncrana man was one of Donegal's best on the day, and he looked our best option at getting something from the game with his tireless runs. 7.5

6.

The Buncrana man was one of Donegal's best on the day, and he looked our best option at getting something from the game with his tireless runs. 7.5

Just didn't happen for the St Naul's man and he was caught in the turnover malaise too. 5.5

7.

Just didn't happen for the St Naul's man and he was caught in the turnover malaise too. 5.5

Worked hard against a very good Cork midfield, Langan tried hard to make a difference in the closing stages but Cork shut the door. 6

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Worked hard against a very good Cork midfield, Langan tried hard to make a difference in the closing stages but Cork shut the door. 6

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