Tipp thoughts turn to Cork after Corbett seals the deal

FOR no more than a short few minutes in the sweltering heat in Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday did it seem possible that favourites Tipperary might fail to make it to the Munster hurling final against Cork for the second year in succession.

That was late in the game, following an admirable recovery from a Waterford team which had barely functioned through a first half, during which Eoin Kelly again inspired Tipp with a return of 2-4 and, in sharp contrast, Waterford’s attack stuttered and wasted a succession of chances.

What made it a real contest was the vast improvement in Waterford’s overall play in the second half, which saw them hit five scores without reply and Dan Shanahan lift their spirits with a splendid goal which left only two points between the sides.