Sending off really ignited the rest of the players, says Cahill

Darragh McCarthy was dismissed after catching Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy.

FINAL STEP: Tipperary manager Liam Cahill during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final against Kilkenny. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Tipperary manager Liam Cahill believed his players were inspired to win this All-Ireland semi-final after losing Darragh McCarthy to a second bookable offence.

McCarthy caught Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy late and was dismissed in the 59th minute having picked up a yellow card in the fourth.