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.

What a pity the Cloughaneely man was forced off. He was Donegal's best in the opening half and was able to cut holes and also defend. 7

9.

What a pity the Cloughaneely man was forced off. He was Donegal's best in the opening half and was able to cut holes and also defend. 7

Just didn't happen for O'Donnell on the day, probably too far up field and wasn't really used as a link man. 5.5

10.

Just didn't happen for O'Donnell on the day, probably too far up field and wasn't really used as a link man. 5.5

Didn't score but tried very hard to create things, especially in the second half. But it was one of those days. 6.5

11.

Didn't score but tried very hard to create things, especially in the second half. But it was one of those days. 6.5

Another who just couldn't get any space. Cork had their homework done and Donegal were just too impatient. Was withdrawn at half-time. 5

12.

Another who just couldn't get any space. Cork had their homework done and Donegal were just too impatient. Was withdrawn at half-time. 5

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