10 things that happened on Twitter during the Kilkenny v Waterford SHC semi-final

The final whistle has blown on the SHC semi-final, and here's how Déise and Cats fans reacted before, during, and after the match on Twitter.

1. Like all good things, it started with a cuppa

Sun out, tea in hand, @CrokePark in the background, yep it's a Championship Sunday!! @TheSundayGame pic.twitter.com/7sjv95phmh

— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 9, 2015

2. The match began, and hope was still in the hearts of Waterford fans

Up the Deise 🙌💙🙌

— Zara King (@ZaraKing) August 9, 2015

3. By the second half, that hope was long gone

4. The Sunday Game panalists' phrasing was praised by hurling fans

5. And their bizarre comparisons kept us all entertained

'We're not talking about loaves and fishes, we're talking about goals and points' 😂 #KKvWAT #miracle

— Katie Nolan (@katie28nolan) August 9, 2015

6.Although there was some repetition going on...

7. And by half-time, Waterford fans were still up for the craic

8. As was a certain Kilkenny fan

9. Before the end of the match, Waterford were outdone by the Cats

10. Despite the outcome, both teams showed their respect for each other after the final whistle blew