Déise have too much power for students but boss still seeks improvement

New Waterford hurling manager Michael Ryan had mixed feelings after his side deservedly defeated UCC in the quarter-final of the Waterford Crystal Cup at Carriganore yesterday.

The victory sets up a semi-final next Sunday against the winners of the midweek Clare/Limerick replay.

Ryan said afterwards: “I was delighted with our first-half performance but there was much to concern me after the interval, especially the way we conceded the last quarter of an hour to the students.