Composed Cats show character to edge Tipp

THE ability to react to danger is an innate characteristic of a Kilkenny hurler – no matter how young.

Midway through the second half of yesterday’s ESB All-Ireland minor hurling semi-final, Tipperary drew level with their neighbours, having trailed by six points at half-time. Kilkenny’s response? Typical. Respond a minute later with a goal and then push the lead back out to four points.

Tipperary responded again to get to within a point of the reigning champions but after Brian Stapleton had missed a gilt-edged opportunity to tie the match, substitute Martin Gaffney ensured Kilkenny’s progress to the final on September 6th.