Waterford SHC: City slickers first to reach last-eight

Patrick Fitzgerald has now scored 2-7 from play in this year's championship after adding 1-5 in Ballygunner's win. 

SCORING THREAT: Ballygunner's Patrick Fitzgerald in action with Abbeyside’s Billy O’Connell. Pic: Sean Byrne

Three city teams - Roanmore, De La Salle and Ballygunner - have become the first sides to book their place in the Waterford SHC quarterfinals.

Fourmilewater will complete the quarterfinal line-up if they beat Tallow next Sunday. If they do so, it will be the first time in four years that Michael Ryan’s side won’t play Ballygunner at this stage of the competition.