Corbett’s cracker tips balance

NOT a red card in sight. Instead, a cracking contest in the Gaelic Grounds yesterday, played in the fine spirit which embellishes the game of hurling when showcased at its best and, by general consensus, the Allianz National League title was won by the best team on the day.

Corbett’s cracker tips  balance

Tipperary succeeded primarily because they had the better defence and when it mattered most, the greater scoring power, personified by Lar Corbett’s brilliance at full-forward in the second half and the opportunism of Seamus Butler on the right wing.

If anything, the 59th-minute goal by Corbett marked a turning point in the game, even though it was to balance on a see-saw all the way to its thrilling finish.

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