Brian Cody says Kilkenny’s league objective already achieved

Allianz HL Division 1A

TJ Reid, Conor Martin, and Liam Martin amassed a combined tally of 2-17 for the Cats, as the 31st-minute dismissal of goalkeeper Gary Maguire left Dublin with too much of a mountain to climb in the second half.

Kilkenny boss Brian Cody was delighted to see his side advancing to the knockout stages of this year’s competition, but also reserved praise for the challenge posed by Dublin — who will lock horns with 2016 league winners Clare in a do-or-die relegation play-off.