Ryan penalty crucial as Tipp knock Cork off pedestal

Tipperary 1-21 Cork 0-17

IT may have taken a 43rd minute Jody Ryan penalty to finally kill off All Ireland champions Cork, but Tipperary were always the slicker movers in this lively and free-flowing Munster IHC semi-final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday, fully meriting their passage to a final date with either Clare or Limerick.

Superb performances from Evan Hanley and Jim Bob McCarthy in defence; Timmy Minogue at midfield and Cathal Dillon, David Morrissey and free taker Jody Ryan up front, ensured Cork were under constant pressure, with the sublime finishing of centre-forward Dillon late on making sure there would be no late Rebel resurgence.