Tipp to strong for UL

Tipperary 3-09 UL 1-08, Cahir

Defending champions Tipperary marched into the Waterford Crystal Cup final by coming from behind against UL at Cahir.

The Limerick students made a strong start and with Tommy Stapleton, Noel O Murchu and Michael Gleeson impressing in front of goal - UL led 1-04 to 0-04 at half-time.

After leaking a goal to Lar Corbett, UL bounced back to level at 1-06 apiece but despite losing Eamonn Buckley and Willie Ryan to yellow cards, Tipp foraged ahead with clinching goals from Paul Kelly and Hugh Moloney.