For a first outing in the league as Cork manager, Ben O’Connor could scarcely have wished for things to go better.
While he accepted that it was far from a Waterford championship 15 that his side had overcome, the Newtownshandrum man was pleased with how Cork approached the task and ensured they got on top from the off.
“Yeah, I’m just happy to have it out the way, if I’m being honest,” he said.
“A lot of talk about it during the week, just because it was our first day out, so I’m just delighted that we got a performance out of the boys.
“The condition of the field made a difference, and the fine day was nice to see as well, so it just made it a bit easier.
“I suppose, look, Watford were under-strength, short their…