GOALS early in either half were the decisive moments in this Waterford SFC semi-final at Fraher Field, Dungarvan, yesterday with Ardmore deservedly advancing to their first decider since 1981.

THE winning margin may have flattered them a trifle, but Nire were still richly deserving winners of the first of the Waterford SFC semi-finals at Fraher Field, Dungarvan, yesterday.

WATERFORD’S footballing stock may be on one of the lower rungs of the inter-county ladder, but the interest on the domestic front will be reflected in the guaranteed bumper attendance at Fraher Field tomorrow for two senior championship semi-finals.