Rebels lead by a point at the break

Cork 1-7 Waterford 0-9

Waterford, playing with a stiff breeze behind them, matched Cork in the opening exchanges. However, the Rebels looked to have the edge until Waterford crept ahead 0-7 to 0-6 in the 25th minute.

The Decies could have take control then only for an outstanding save from Donal Og Cusack.