Two-goal Ó hAilpín the ace for WIT

Waterford IT 3-16 Galway/Mayo IT 1-6

Fielding a team made up of inter-county players representing from Tipperary, Limerick, Offaly, Cork, Kilkenny and Wexford, last year's defeated finalists produced a splendid performance and on this evidence, will have a big say in the destination of the title.

Defensively WIT were rock solid with Paul Curran (Tipperary), JJ Delaney (Kilkenny), Mick Fitzgerald (Cork) and Joe Brady (Offaly) unbeatable, with Brady outstanding from the bunchmatch. Ollie Moran and Fergus Flynn ruled the roost at midfield while up front, Brian Dowling, Mick Jacob and Setanta Ó hAilpín posed endless problems for an overworked GMIT defence. Ó hAilpín was in sparkling form particularly when moved to full forward early in the second half. His contribution of 2-2 will certainly increasedid his chances of a first team place against Limerick in the upcoming NHL fixture. fixture no harm at all.