Anthony Daly: This was a match Cork simply had to win 

It had been a poor year for Cork hurling. The seniors had struggled. The minors were beaten by Limerick by 12 points. Another U20 final defeat to Tipp would have almost been too much to take

Cork's Darragh Flynn celebrates after the game with Eoin Carey. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

When we were recording our Irish Examiner podcast earlier today, Mark Landers didn’t sugarcoat or water down the importance of tonight’s Munster U20 final against Tipperary.

Landers cut straight to the point. Cork had to win.