ANTHONY DALY’S DUBLIN have beaten Kilkenny in the Allianz National Hurling League final at Croke Park by a scoreline of 0-22 to 1-7.
The Cats’ Eoin Larkin was dismissed for striking Conal Keaney in a fiery first half before the Dubs ultimately ran out comfortable winners. It’s Dublin’s first league title since 1939.
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Eddie Brennan hit Kilkenny’s goal in the 10th minute goal after a long-range TJ Reid free was gathered by Richie Hogan. He sent Brennan through to score.
Paul Ryan put Dublin ahead again with a 16th-minute free and tacked on another superb effort moments later. After a string of Dublin points which delighted Hill 16, Kilkenny then saw Larkin dismissed.
A thrilling first half ended in more drama when Conor McCormack dispatched to the net only to discover that referee Michael Wadding had blown for the break; Dublin led by a scoreline of 0-11 to 1-2.
As they led by six heading into the home stretch, Kilkenny failed to peg them back as expected – and Dublin pulled yet further in front with a series of clinical points.
Anthony Daly took the congratulations of Brian Cody as Croke Park celebrated. It makes for an intriguing summer.
Dublin beat Kilkenny to take historic league title
ANTHONY DALY’S DUBLIN have beaten Kilkenny in the Allianz National Hurling League final at Croke Park by a scoreline of 0-22 to 1-7.
The Cats’ Eoin Larkin was dismissed for striking Conal Keaney in a fiery first half before the Dubs ultimately ran out comfortable winners. It’s Dublin’s first league title since 1939.
Eddie Brennan hit Kilkenny’s goal in the 10th minute goal after a long-range TJ Reid free was gathered by Richie Hogan. He sent Brennan through to score.
Paul Ryan put Dublin ahead again with a 16th-minute free and tacked on another superb effort moments later. After a string of Dublin points which delighted Hill 16, Kilkenny then saw Larkin dismissed.
A thrilling first half ended in more drama when Conor McCormack dispatched to the net only to discover that referee Michael Wadding had blown for the break; Dublin led by a scoreline of 0-11 to 1-2.
As they led by six heading into the home stretch, Kilkenny failed to peg them back as expected – and Dublin pulled yet further in front with a series of clinical points.
Anthony Daly took the congratulations of Brian Cody as Croke Park celebrated. It makes for an intriguing summer.
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