From the outside everything looked to be going well for Cork when the half-time whistle went and they were level with Galway.

Galway went into their last game with no expectation.

Cork showed good character in coming from behind to beat Waterford.

Cork manager JimmyBarry Murphy needs a simple plan against Waterford.

In my column on Saturday I flagged Limerick’s greater goal potential and Clare’s tendency to give away frees and they proved the two main reasons for the Treaty victory in Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC qualifier.

Cork booked their place in the last eight of the All-Ireland series when overcoming a Wexford side who fought hard but lacked overall strength.

Pretend the All-Ireland is the world heavyweight championship.

Galway came to Croke Park on Sunday with a game plan and took the final to Kilkenny from the throw-in.

The most interesting game this weekend will be played in Cusack Park this evening between Clare and Dublin.

There’s a saying in sport that you can’t coach experience and experience certainly won Sunday’s game for Tipperary, while on the other side, inexperience cost Cork.