2018 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship Final

The 2018 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship final was a hurling match that was played on 26 August 2018 to determine the winners of the 2018 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship, the 55th season of the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship, a tournament organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association for the champion and runner-up teams of Leinster and Munster. The final was played at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick and contested by Cork and Tipperary, who both represent the province of Munster.[1] [2][3]

2018 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship Final
Event2018 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
Cork Tipperary
1-16 3-13
Date26 August 2018
VenueGaelic Grounds, Limerick
Man of the MatchRobert Byrne
RefereeJohn Keenan (Wicklow).
WeatherRain

The final between Cork and Tipperary was the first time that teams from the same province played each other in a decider.[4] Cork were hoping to claim their 12th championship title overall and a first since 1998. Cork had previously beaten Tipperary by 13 points in the Munster final on 4 July 2018.[5] Tipperary were hoping to win their 10th All-Ireland title.[6]

The final was broadcast live as part of GAA Beo on TG4, presented by Mícheál Ó Domhnaill.

Cork were in front by 1-9 to 1-7 at half time but Tipperary won the game by 3-13 to 1-16 with an injury time goal by Conor Stakelum putting Tipperary into the lead by two points, another point by David Gleeson put them three points in front before the final whistle was blown.[7][8][9]

Match

Details

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References
  1. "All-Ireland U21 hurling final confirmed for Gaelic Grounds". Irish Examiner. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  2. Keane, Paul (4 August 2018). "Cork show no mercy in sweeping Wexford aside to reach U21 decider". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  3. "Cahill salutes his side's spirit as Premier clinch final reunion with Cork". Irish Independent. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  4. "Tipp desperate to avoid second summer loss at hands of Rebels". Irish Independent. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  5. "Triumphant U21 captain: 'This is what Tipp hurling people deserve'". Irish Examiner. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  6. "Tipperary beat Cork to last ever All-Ireland U21 title". Irish Times. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  7. "Cahill stakes a claim as Tipp secure crown". Irish Independent. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  8. "2018 All Ireland Under-21 hurling final: as it happened". The 42. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  9. "Late scoring show hands Tipp dramatic All-Ireland U21 final win over Cork". The 42. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.

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