Brilliant Kilkenny crush Tipp dreams of three in row

TIPPERARY were denied a possible third All-Ireland minor hurling title in a row by a ruthless Kilkenny side who produced one of the most impressive displays seen for quite some time in Croke Park in the first of the All-Ireland MHC semi-finals.

This was Kilkenny at their very best, and on the evidence of this display, it’s hard to see them being beaten in the final by either Cork or Galway.

The old adage that goals win matches rang true yet again. Kilkenny got their three at crucial stages in the game, the third at a time when Tipperary were threatening a comeback.