Rousing Rebels in early offensive
Given there was little breeze, given how Cork were performing in every position on the field, there was simply no way back from such a huge deficit for Tipperary.
They did mount a recovery, went level pegging with Cork for the second half (0-12 to 1-9) and finished with a sharper-looking side than that with which they started. But let there be no doubt, this was a huge setback for Tipperary and new boss Eamon O’Shea as they set out to re-establish themselves as worthy challengers to Kilkenny, and equally, a major early-season boost for Cork.
