Two rapid goals in the 41st and 42nd minutes from Maurice O'Connor after Daniel Collins robbed a Down defender and Fionan O'Sullivan after his initial effort was saved by superb Down keeper Stephen Keith proved the turning point. This changed the course of this game as Kerry assumed complete control and they added a succession of points to be out of sight by the water break 3-17 to 0-13, with Maurice O'Connor scoring his second goal. Down never rose a gallop as Kerry used all seven subs but lost Brandon Barrett to a serious looking leg injury and Shane Nolan had the final say when he drilled home a penalty after Tim Prender was sin binned in injury for a foul on Donal Hunt. Scorers for Kerry: S Nolan ( 1-6, 3 '65s, 2 fs), M O'Connor (2-0), F O'Sullivan (1-1), D Collins (0-4), M Boyle (0-2), B O'Mahony, F Mackessy, P O'Connor, M Leane and D Hunt (0-1 each).