Cody pulled the masterstroke

In the end, they just shook hands and exchanged mild salutations.

Anthony Cunningham accepted defeat just like Brian Cody acknowledged victory – as a gentleman.

Having seen his team’s chances blown by the combined force of David Herity’s Davin Stand goal, Cyril Donnellan’s rashness but above all else the might of Kilkenny, what else could the Galway manager do?