A strangely frantic first half. Tactically it’s in Tipp’s favour. This pattern of play suits their forward-line, pacier and have a better spread of good finishers. Their almost total lack of primary ball-winning capability hasn’t been an issue.
Very much up for grabs still. Looks like we’ll have more goals.
Very enjoyable game so far. Both teams will be disappointed that they haven’t scored more.
Looks like it will go down to the wire
Enjoyable, but quality well down on orevious years. Amazing amount of over cooked hand passes.
Kilkenny got caught rotten for the goal. Too much space for Bonnar to run into.
This is a weird game. Completely disagree with RTE commentary. It seems to be riddled with errors and being played in a muted atmosphere. Some of the Kilkenny defenders look very lacking in pace and Tipperary are picking off scores in lots of space without having to do too much. Cathal Barrett cementing his YOTY claims at the other end but Kilkenny are winning enough ball upfront to stay competitive.
A game too far for Jackie Tyrrell. JJ Delaney barely retaining his dignity.
Brian Hogan looks like he’s moving in quicksand.
Good competitive game. Very little between them. Thought Kelly has got the calls right in my opinion. Larkin was off the ground for that one they didn’t get, and Hogan pushed maher in the back for a free that looked soft on first viewing. Wally Walsh been totally anonymous.
The monsoon masked it the last day. This game is there for Tipp if they cut out the misplaced passing.
Watch it on Sky. Much better.
I’ve said it before mate - hurling is above criticism.
Think it’s a decent game myself, albeit with plenty of errors as you’ve said
T.J’s on fire today
Great finish
Pick that out glesson you cunt
Cracking finish by TJ.
Red Rover
Goal for TJ 45 sec into 2nd half
2-12 to 1-15
4minutes played in 2nd half
That poor pass aside, Noel McGrath is having a cracking game.
Lar off the post!!!
Jesus Tomas really doesn’t like KK.