Limerick survive Cork test in Munster hurling thriller to set up final against Clare

Fintan O'Toole Reports from TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick 3-25 Cork 1-30 THE GAME ENDED with the sight of a sea of green invading Limerick’s home venue, eager to salute John Kiely’s hurling heroes once more.

A championship victory on their home patch, interest retained in the rest of this hurling summer and the added bonus, thanks to Waterford’s revival in Thurles, of a Munster final spot against Clare next month, as their five-in-a-row bid remains intact. The pace of the game was relentless from the off. 17 different players got on the scoresheet in the first half – nine Limerick and eight Cork. By the 15th minute, Limerick had registered points courtesy of seven starters to go ahead 0-7 to 0-5. Cork regained the momentum in stunning fashion as they posted six points in a whirlwind three-minute period.

The Cork response to both setbacks was telling. They hit the next two points of the game after Flanagan’s strike and then when Limerick pushed three clear, energised by the O’Neill goal, it was Cork who knocked over the last three points of the half.AdvertisementMore to follow….

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