Holders UCC struggle to shake off Waterford IT

UCC 0-14 WIT 0-9

On a heavy pitch, the reigning holders assured themselves of two Group A points as four unanswered points at the outset of the second half opened up an 0-11 to 0-6 lead. Though WIT, with Waterford’s Jake Dillon impressing and Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy reliable from frees, managed to get back to within a goal late on, UCC’s stout defending ensured that they wouldn’t be denied.

Cormac Murphy and Paudie Prendergast hurled well in the half-back line while Jamie Barron, withdrawn from corner-forward, provided a good outlet. In addition, Brian Murray got on a lot of ball at midfield and manager Eddie Enright was pleased at the outcome, even if the game was not the best.