Kilkenny’s stronger finish crucial to result

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By no means was it a one-man show, taking account of the huge impact from the likes of Peter Barry, Andy Comerford and Henry Shefflin in the overall performance. Yet, it would be hard to argue against the view that his addition to the Kilkenny attack was arguably the principal factor in Tipperary's elimination.

However, in real terms, what was crucial ultimately was Kilkenny's stronger finish, highlighted by Carey's fourth point in injury time.