Flynn seals victory for Waterford

THE 9,000 fans who opted for this Nowlan Park local derby yesterday were served an absolute thriller in a first round Division 1A Allianz Hurling League game that throbbed with excitement throughout 70 minutes.

Waterford 0-15 Kilkenny 1-10

In the end it proved to be a faltering start by Kilkenny in defence of their league title, but on the day there could be no questioning the merits of Waterford's win.