Waterford lost eight of 12 first half puck-outs and of the four they won, two were turned over immediately

Limerick’s system works best when they get ahead. The Déise players and management will be aware

Waterford hit Kilkenny with a ‘tour de force’ display in the second half. They scored 2-17 (2-16 from play) as Kilkenny were completely outplayed

Tipp were two points down on 70 minutes when Seamie Callanan careered through the centre. Adrian Tuohey took him down. “What else would you do?” I hear you say and I agree. Tuohey took his yellow card, Tipp got a point and Galway survived

Cork gave everything they had. Tipp just had a little bit more

In order to end Tipperary’s All-Ireland defence, Cork midfielder Bill Cooper will need to keep close tabs on his direct opponent

In the space of seven days there was a complete transformation. Cork went from a ‘non performance’ against the Déise to a controlled victory over Dublin. 

Although the scoring return from play of Cork’s forwards looks OK, they never really forced their opponents into mistakes through tackles or turnovers

Donal O'Grady on where Cork v Waterford will be won and lost

Limerick had nine different scorers adding on 21 points after half time to Clare’s three who tallied 1-8