Cork’s 49ers repel resilient Tipp

Cork 1-21 Tipperary 1-16

What if Cork had maintained the grip which saw them coast to an 11 -points lead at half-time and what if Tipperary had been more economical in their use of increased possession at key periods of the second half?

The All-Ireland champions gained their expected triumph, but Tipp’s admirable recovery, given huge impetus by the brilliance of Paul Kelly at midfield, pushed them to the threshold of a memorable recovery.