Derek McGrath praises ‘heroic’ effort

Poor decision-making in attack, emotional tiredness and inexperience contributed to Waterford’s first competitive defeat of 2015, according to Déise manager Derek McGrath.

The Waterford boss accepted that the better team had won out, but lamented his side’s lack of fluidity.

“I wouldn’t be as generous to say that it was one that got away from us,” reflected McGrath. “Obviously, it was an extremely tactical battle. Tipperary were just that bit more fluid than us all day.