Scroope helps Tipp into commanding lead

Down 0-3 Tipperary 1-12 - half-time

Burgess forward Tony Scroope has been the star of the show at a wet O'Moore Park, as his first minute goal has helped Munster champions Tipperary to a 1-12 to 0-3 lead over Down in the first of the Erin All-Ireland U21 hurling semi-finals.