Carlow take frustrations out on Déise

Carlow 0-17 Waterford 1-13

Carlow were on a mission in the wake of the Meath debacle and the Déise found themselves on the wrong end of a backlash. Carlow were clearly the better side and would not have been flattered by a much larger margin of victory.

Showing admirable spirit, commitment and plenty of football ability, the outcome was a vindication for Carlow manager Anthony Rainbow.