Kingdom lay down early marker

Tipperary 0-13 Kerry 2-22

Mike Frank Russell, Colm Cooper and Eoin Brosnan led the charge with some breathtaking finishing and there was never any doubt about the outcome after Eoin Brosnan goaled just after half-time. The winning margin might have been even a lot bigger were it not for some outstanding goalkeeping by Paul Fitzgerald, who saved at least three certain goals.

Tipperary were simply not good enough to offer a significant challenge to Kerry, although Declan Browne, Brian Lacey and Brian Mulvihill did their best to made things difficult for the Kingdom.