Gritty Galway exceed expectations

Galway 3-15 Limerick 1-10

But, the first of three goals in a ten-minute period after the break completely changed the trend of the game and inspired a comprehensive victory which was facilitated by the dismissal of a Limerick player.

Galway manager Conor Hayes admitted that facing into the second-half his only concern was that his team would win. "No we were not doing any calculations at that stage. But, when we scored the first of the goals it released a bit of tension and the lads played with a lot more confidence," he said.