Waterford have to dig deep to see off Tipperary

The Déise were down by six points after half an hour but 1-6 without reply either side of half-time was crucial for the League champions
Waterford have to dig deep to see off Tipperary

17 April 2022; Dessie Hutchinson of Waterford celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1 match between Waterford and Tipperary at Walsh Park in Waterford. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Waterford 2-24 Tipperary 2-20 

The hosts breathed a massive sigh of relief when referee Johnny Murphy brought the curtain down on this rip-roaring Munster opener, Waterford just about surviving this thorough - and unexpected - examination of their championship credentials.

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