Michael Moynihan: Limerick's ruthless efficiency trumps hurried improvisations

What can we infer from today's game? That Limerick have improved on their 2021 standards while Cork have stalled? The evidence is strong in both cases

Kyle Hayes of Limerick scoring his side's first goal during the Munster SHC Round 1 against Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh 

With 69 minutes played in Páirc Uúí Chaoimh yesterday the score between Limerick and Cork was 2-22 to 1-16 in favour of the All-Ireland champions.

Last year the final score between the two in the Munster championship was almost identical, 2-22 to 1-17. This year, however, Limerick added another three points before the end of proceedings, while Cork just about equalled last year’s tally in injury time.