Déise edge Rebel fledglings
But this was also an honourable display by an extremely young and experimental Cork side. The Rebel underlings never threatened to win but they never gave up the fight either, battled right to the end and made Waterford earn the silverware.
Played in terrible conditions, driving wind and rain, the first half was a close-fought affair, at the end of which Waterford led 0-9 to 0-6. They had played into the stiff breeze, however, and already it was obvious the Deise were the stronger side.
