GAA/Hurling qualifiers round-up:A late goal from Shane Dooley helped Offaly run 14-man Cork right to the final whistle at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with the Rebels claiming a 2-17 to 2-16 victory in the end.
Cián McCarthy opened the scoring for cork with a goal after just four minutes, the first of three in the first 10 minutes.
Offaly midfielder Colin Egan scored after eight minutes but Cork struck straight back a minute later when Paudie O’Sullivan set up Luke O’Farrell to fire home
The scores were level at 2-2 to 1-5 in the 20 minute when Cork were reduced to 14-men after Pa Cronin was red-carded for a striking offence.
Despite the setback they still led at the break by 2-7 to 1-7 and they increased their lead with Patrick Horgan, who scored 3-11 in the demolition of Laois last week, again prominent.
His tenth point of the afternoon gave Cork a five-point lead (2-16 to 1-14) lead going into the final 10 minutes, with Offaly not helping them selves due to an alarming number of wides.
Dooley’s goal in the final minute did cause concern amongst the home supporters in a crowd of 7,500, but the Rebels held out to claim a place in the next round.
In today's other hurling qualifier, Antrimproved too strong for Carlowat Casement Park, running out winners on a scoreline of 0-23 to 1-12.