Cork player ratings
Martina O’Brien: Committed a foul on Carla Rowe for the Dublin attacker’s penalty in the second half, but the Clonakilty netminder was solid throughout and produce a fine save from Nicole Owens in the 14th-minute. 7.
Eimear Meaney: Did a fine marking job on Dublin captain Sinead Aherne and was part of an excellent defensive effort in the first half. Found it tougher after the resumption. 7.
Roisin Phelan: A current club-mate of Dublin forward Noelle Healy at St Brigid’s, Phelan held her own for large stretches and force some fine turnovers. 6.
Shauna Kelly: Went toe-to-toe with the influential Lyndsey Davey and snuffed out a number of scoring opportunities. 7.
Melissa Duggan: Did her best to stem the tide in the second period, but with Dublin attacking in waves, she was increasingly on the back-foot. 6.
Ashling Hutchings: The Fermoy club woman worked tirelessly to transition defence into attack, even when the tide was beginning to turn against her side. 7.
Erika O’Shea: Starting her first final at 18 years of age, O’Shea was one of Cork’s best performers and appears to have a bright future in front of her. 8.
Maire O’Callaghan: Drove Cork forward in the opening period, before a tactical tweak saw Dublin taking control of the middle-third. 6.
Hannah Looney: Working in tandem with O’Callaghan, Looney played her part in helping the Leesiders to build a half-time advantage. 6.
Eimear Kiely: The first player to be withdrawn, the Valley Rovers attacker showed plenty of industry without cutting loose. 6.
Ciara O’Sullivan: Caused major problems for the Dublin defence in the first half and kick an excellent second period point under pressure. 7.
Orla Finn: Finished with 0-3 to her name and though she was replaced in the closing moments, was a lively presence while on the field. 7.
Áine Terry O’Sullivan: Enjoyed a blistering opening, registering 1-1 in a whirlwind start to the contest. Dublin defence kept a close watch on her after the break. 7.
Doireann O’Sullivan: The Cork captain foraged to good effect at times and while living off scraps, she did set-up a second minute goal for her namesake Áine Terry. 6.
Saoirse Noonan: Struggled to get into the game, bar one or two brief moments. Difficult end to the year for the Nemo Rangers, following last week’s FAI Cup final defeat with Cork City. 6.
Subs: Niamh Cotter: A member of the Kilmacud Crokes club in Dublin, Cotter was Cork’s first substitute but arrived on the field at a difficult time for her team. 6. Sadhbh O’Leary, Libby Coppinger, Aisling Kelleher and Meabh Cahalane; not on long enough to be rated.
Ratings by Daire Walsh