Kerry into Joe McDonagh Cup final on goals scored after three-way tie at top of table

After the Kingdom, the Mournemen and, after this result, Meath finished the group stage with one win apiece, the final berth was to be decided by score difference.

Kerry hurling manager Fintan O'Connor. File photo

Meath 0-28 Kerry 1-21

Kerry just about made it to a second successive Joe McDonagh Cup final despite defeat to Meath at Pairc Tailteann in Navan.