Extra special win for Limerick
A Declan Hannon goal in the 74th minute after a wonderful run by Graeme Mulcahy to create the opportunity was the critical strike in inserting daylight between these sides. Despite Cork’s best efforts to scramble level in a frantic finish, Limerick staved off their challenge to spark riotous scenes of celebration at the final whistle.
In a game that throbbed with excitement, this was the latest classic for an U21 hurling catalogue that is already stacked with thrillers. Normal time concluded in a blaze of drama when Aidan Walsh brought the sides level in the 62nd minute at 1-20 to 3-14 after he landed a monster effort. Any fears that Walsh would be suffering from the hangover of last Sunday’s disappointment with the Cork senior footballers were erased and he began like a man possessed. Limerick had no answer to his aerial prowess in the first half and his shooting was superb as well, landing five points from play. He finished up with 0-8 and it was rough justice for him to be on the losing team.
