Déise downer as Cloonan goal sets Galway on way

Galway 2-15 Waterford 1-13

It was also exactly what Waterford didn't need seven days before they take on Clare.

Conor Hayes' expertly prepared team set a standard very early in the game which they matched throughout the 70 minutes as a result of dominant play in defence and a much more potent attack. And, they got the reward they thoroughly deserved with an eighth title after a lapse of just four years.