Galway determined to kill off Kilkenny at the second time of asking

HOPES are high that Kilkenny and Galway can repeat their Croke Park heroics in the replay of the All-Ireland MHC Final at O’Connor Park, Tullamore tomorrow (2pm).

The game finished on a 1-18 to 3-12 scoreline in the thrilling tie. The Connacht champions lost a seven point lead which left coach Mattie Murphy fuming, while the Kilkenny management were unhappy with the concession of three goals.

“When we had Kilkenny by the throat we didn’t kill them off,” said Murphy. “It was Kilkenny who created the chances to win in the finish.